Lyrics
If (C)on ly I knew what I know,
I’d make it a point to to say der (C)so, to ev er y one that got me (Em)here, and to (C)ev er y one that made (Bm7)ly it (Em)clear, (Bm)I (Gmaj7)was (Am7)dead (Em)wrong
all a (G)long.
(Bm7)You (Em)said (Bm)it (Gmaj7)for (Am7)my (Cmaj7)sake,
that I (Am)would not lose my (C)way
when I (Am)was a
(Em)stray.
I’m (C)do ing the best that I could,
I’d try ing my best to be un der (C)stood.
to May be I’m chang ing slow ly.
(Em)I’d get out, (C)ev turn a round if on (Bm7)ly I (Em)knew (Bm)I (Gmaj7)was (Am7)dead (Em)wrong
all a (G)long.
(Bm7)You (Em)said (Bm)it (Gmaj7)for (Am7)my (Cmaj7)sake,
that I (Am)would not lose my (C)way
when I (Am)was a
(Em)stray.
(Em)sake,
that I (G6)would not lose my (Bm)way when I (Gmaj7)was (Am7)dead (Em)wrong
all a (G)long.
(Am)Mine is (Bm)not a (Em)new sto ry.
(Am)Mine is (Bm)not a (Em)new sto ry.
(Am)Mine is (Bm)noth ing (Em)new,
but it (Am)is
(C)for
me.
And (Em)so (Bm)I (Gmaj7)was (Am7)dead (Em)wrong
all a (Bm)long.
You (Em)said (Bm)it (Gmaj7)for (Am7)my (Em)sake.
Yeah, you (G)thought I lost my (Bm)way when I (Gmaj7)was (Am7)dead (Em)wrong
all a (Bm)long.
You (Em)said (Bm)it (Gmaj7)for (Am7)my (Cmaj7)sake,
that I (Am)would not lose my (C)way.
Did I (Am)real ly lose my (C)way,
or are (Am)you a fraid?
Dead Wrong by The Fray
Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 118 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Dead Wrong”
- What key is "Dead Wrong" in?
- "Dead Wrong" by The Fray is in the key of G with a tempo of 118 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Dead Wrong" 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 "Dead Wrong" 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 "Dead Wrong" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by The Fray can I play here?
- Try "HAPPINESS", "HEARTBEAT", "FALL AWAY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.