What key is "Head Above Water" in?

"Head Above Water" by Avril Lavigne is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 65 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Head Above Water" 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 "Head Above Water" 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 "Head Above Water"?

This arrangement of "Head Above Water" uses 9 chords: Bb, Bbsus2, C, Csus4, Dm, Dm7, F, Fpow, +1 more.

How long does it take to learn "Head Above Water" 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 Avril Lavigne can I play here?

Try "MOBILE", "TOMORROW", "EVERYBODY HURTS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

I’ve got ta (Dm7)keep the calm be (Bbsus2)fore the (F5)storm.

I (Dm7)don’t want less, I (Bbsus2)don’t want (F5)more.

Must (Dm7)bar the win dows (Bbsus2)and the (F5)doors

to (Dm7)keep me safe, to (Bbsus2)keep me (F5)warm.

Yeah, my (Dm7)life is what I’m (Bbsus2)fight ing (F)for.

’cause Can’t (Dm7)part the sea, can’t (Bbsus2)reach the (F)shore.

And my (Dm7)voice be comes the (Bbsus2)driv ing (F)force.

I won’t (Dm7)let this pull me (Bbsus2)o ver (F)board.

God, keep my (Dm)head a bove wa ter, don’t let me (F)drown; it gets hard er.

I’ll meet You (Dm)there at the al tar as I fall down to my knees.

Don’t let me (Dm)drown, drown, (Bbsus2)drown.

Don’t let me, (F)don’t let me, don’t let me (C)drown.

So, (Dm7)pull me up from (Bbsus2)down be (F)low,

’cause I’m (Dm7)un der neath the (Bbsus2)un der (F)tow.

And Come (Dm7)dry me off and (Bbsus2)hold me (F)close.

I I (Dm7)need You now, I (Bbsus2)need You (F)most.

God, keep my (Dm)head a bove wa ter, don’t let me (F)drown; it gets hard er.

I’ll meet You (Dm)there at the al tar as I fall down to my knees.

Don’t let me (Dm)drown, drown, (Bbsus2)drown.

Don’t let me, (F)don’t let me, don’t let me (C)drown.

So, (Dm)drown, drown, drown.

Don’t let me, (F)don’t let me, don’t let me drown.

Don’t let me (Dm)drown, drown, drown.

Don’t let me, (F)don’t let me, don’t let me drown.

And (Bb)I

(C)can’t

(Dm)see

in the (Fsus)storm y (F)weath er.

(Bb)I

(C)can’t

(F)seem to keep it (Fsus)all to (F)geth er.

And (Bb)I

can’t (C)swim

the o cean like (Fsus)this for (F)ev er.

And (Bb)I can’t (C)breathe.

God, keep my (Dm)head a bove wa ter; I lose my (C)breath at the bot tom.

Come res cue (Dm)me; I’ll be wait ing.

I’m too young to fall a sleep.

So, God, keep my (Dm)head a bove wa ter, don’t let me (F)drown; it gets hard er.

I’ll meet You (Dm)there at the al tar as I fall down to my knees.

Don’t let me (F)drown.

Don’t let me (Dm)drown.

Don’t let me (F)drown.

And keep my head a bove wa ter, a bove wa ter.

Head Above Water by Avril Lavigne

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 65 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Head Above Water”

What key is "Head Above Water" in?: "Head Above Water" by Avril Lavigne is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 65 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Head Above Water" 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 "Head Above Water" 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 "Head Above Water"?: This arrangement of "Head Above Water" uses 9 chords: Bb, Bbsus2, C, Csus4, Dm, Dm7, F, Fpow, +1 more.
How long does it take to learn "Head Above Water" 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 Avril Lavigne can I play here?: Try "MOBILE", "TOMORROW", "EVERYBODY HURTS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.