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€” Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Dead Wrong" by The Fray in falling notes style โ€” like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of G, 118 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About โ€œDead Wrongโ€

Can I learn "Dead Wrong" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes โ€” Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Dead Wrong" with hands-separate practice in G at 118 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Dead Wrong"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Dead Wrong" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Dead Wrong"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Dead Wrong" is in the key of G at 118 BPM.