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Head Above Water — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
About “Head Above Water”
Free karaoke for "Head Above Water" by Avril Lavigne: 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 F, 65 BPM.
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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.
Practice tip
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
Questions about this song (11)
- 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 there a karaoke version of "Head Above Water" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Head Above Water" by Avril Lavigne. 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 "Head Above Water" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, 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 "Head Above Water" 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.
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