Dead Wrong

by The Fray
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Lyrics

If (C6/9)on ly I knew what I know,

I’d (C6/9)make it a point to say so, to (C6/9)ev er y one that got me here, and to (C6/9)ev er y one that made it (Em)clear.

(Bm)I (Gmaj7)was (Am7)dead (Em)wrong

all a long.

You (Em)said (Bm)it (Gmaj7)for (Am7)my sake,

that I would not lose my way

when I was a stray.

I’m (C6/9)do ing the best that I could,

(C6/9)try ing my best to be un der stood.

(C6/9)May be I’m chang ing slow ly.

I’d get out, turn a round if on ly I (Em)knew (Bm)I (Gmaj7)was (Am7)dead (Em)wrong

all a long.

You (Em)said (Bm)it (Gmaj7)for (Am7)my sake,

that I would not lose my way when I was dead wrong

all a long.

(Am)Mine is not a new sto ry.

(Am)Mine is not a new sto ry.

(Am)Mine is noth ing new,

but it is

(C)for

(Em)me.

(Bm7)And (Em)so (Bm)I (Gmaj7)was (Am7)dead (Em)wrong

all a long.

You (Em)said (Bm)it (Gmaj7)for (Am7)my sake.

Yeah, you thought I lost my way when I was dead wrong

all a long.

You (Em)said (Bm)it (Gmaj7)for my sake,

that I would not lose my way.

Did I real ly lose my way,

or are you a fraid?

Dead Wrong by The Fray

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Dead Wrong”

What key is "Dead Wrong" in?
"Dead Wrong" by The Fray is in the key of E with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Dead Wrong" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
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.
What chords are used in "Dead Wrong"?
This arrangement of "Dead Wrong" uses 12 chords: Am, Am7, Am9, Bm, Bm7, C, C6, Cmaj7, +4 more.
How long does it take to learn "Dead Wrong" on piano?
2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
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.