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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Head Above Water" by Avril Lavigne in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "Head Above Water" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Head Above Water" with hands-separate practice in F at 65 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Head Above Water"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Head Above Water" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Head Above Water"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Head Above Water" is in the key of F at 65 BPM.