Dead Wrong

by The Fray
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Lyrics

If (C)on ly I knew what I know,

Iโ€™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 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.

Iโ€™m (C)do ing the best that I could,

Iโ€™d try ing my best to be un der (C)stood.

to May be Iโ€™m chang ing slow ly.

(Em)Iโ€™d get out, (C)ev turn a round if on 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 โ€” Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Dead Wrong" on piano with easy notes โ€” perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 118 BPM.

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About โ€œDead Wrongโ€

Can I play "Dead Wrong" without reading sheet music?
Yes โ€” Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, Eโ€ฆ) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Dead Wrong" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Dead Wrong" by The Fray played in?
Dead Wrong is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Dead Wrong"?
The arrangement plays at 118 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Dead Wrong" easy to play on piano?
Yes โ€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Dead Wrong"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Dead Wrong"?
"Dead Wrong" was originally performed by The Fray. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by The Fray can I play here?
Try "HAPPINESS", "HEARTBEAT", "FALL AWAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Dead Wrong"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard โ€” no music reading needed. "Dead Wrong" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Dead Wrong"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Dead Wrong" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.