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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Head Above Water" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of F, 65 BPM.
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About “Head Above Water”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Head Above Water" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Head Above Water" is in F.
- 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.
- Does "Head Above Water" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Head Above Water" is in the key of F at 65 BPM.
- What chords are in "Head Above Water"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of F, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.