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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Dead Wrong" by The Fray: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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 there a karaoke version of "Dead Wrong" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Dead Wrong" by The Fray. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Dead Wrong" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Dead Wrong" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.