Sweet Surrender

by Sarah McLachlan
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Lyrics

Does n’t mean (Gm)much.

It does n’t mean (Ebsus2)an y thing at (Bb)all.

The life I’ve left be (Gm)hind li me is a (Eb5)cold room,

I’ve crossed the (Gm7)last line

from I (Eb)where I can’t re (Bb)turn,

where (F)ev ’ry step I (Gm)took in faith be (Ebsus2)trayed me

and I’m (F)led

me (Gm)from

my (Eb)home.

(F)Sweet

sur (Gm)ren der

is all that I (F)have

to (Bb)give.

Take me (Gm)in,

It does n’t no (Ebsus2)ques y tions at (Bb)asked.

You strip a way the (Gm)ug li ness that sur (Eb5)rounds me.

Are you an (Gm7)an gel?

Am I (Eb)al read y that (Bb)gone?

I (F)on ly hope that (Gm)I won’t dis ap (Ebsus2)point you

when I’m (F)down

here (Gm)on

my (Eb)knees.

(F)Sweet

sur (Gm)ren der

is all that I (F)have

to (Bb)give.

Take me (Gm)give.

(F)Sweet

sur (Gm)ren der

is all that I (F)have

to (Bb)give.

And I (Cm)don’t un der stand

how the (F)touch of your hand...

I would (Bb)be the one to (Eb)fall.

I miss the (Cm)lit tle things.

I miss (Cm)ev ’ry thing

a bout you.

Does n’t mean (Gm)much.

It does n’t mean (Eb)an y thing at (Bb)all.

The life I’ve left be (Gm)hind

me is a (Eb)cold room.

(Bb)give.

Sweet Surrender by Sarah McLachlan

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 112 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Sweet Surrender”

What key is "Sweet Surrender" in?
"Sweet Surrender" by Sarah McLachlan is in the key of C with a tempo of 112 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Sweet Surrender" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Sweet Surrender" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Sweet Surrender" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Sarah McLachlan can I play here?
Try "ADIA", "BUILDING A MYSTERY", "WHEN SHE LOVED ME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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