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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Dead Wrong" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of E, 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Dead Wrong”
- Why does "Dead Wrong" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Dead Wrong".
- What key is "Dead Wrong" by The Fray played in?
- Dead Wrong is arranged in the key of E 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 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Dead Wrong" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Dead Wrong"?
- Yes — 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 chords are used in "Dead Wrong"?
- This arrangement uses 12 chords: Am, Am7, Am9, Bm, Bm7, C, C6, Cmaj7, +4 more.
- 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.
- Is this real sheet music for "Dead Wrong"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Dead Wrong".
- Can I see all the notes in "Dead Wrong"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of E at 120 BPM.