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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Head Above Water" 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 F, 65 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 “Head Above Water”
- Why does "Head Above Water" 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 "Head Above Water".
- What key is "Head Above Water" by Avril Lavigne played in?
- Head Above Water is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Head Above Water"?
- The arrangement plays at 65 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Head Above Water" 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 "Head Above Water"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Head Above Water"?
- "Head Above Water" was originally performed by Avril Lavigne. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Head Above Water"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: Bb, Bbsus2, C, Csus4, Dm, Dm7, F, Fpow, +1 more.
- What other songs by Avril Lavigne can I play here?
- Try "MOBILE", "TOMORROW", "EVERYBODY HURTS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Head Above Water"?
- 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 "Head Above Water".
- Can I see all the notes in "Head Above Water"?
- 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 F at 65 BPM.