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I (Dbmaj7)nev er knew,
I (Fm7)nev er knew that (Absus)ev ’ry thing was (Dbmaj9)fall ing through, that ev ’ry one I (Ab)knew was wait ing (Dbmaj9)on a cue to turn and run, when all I (Bbm)need ed was the truth.
But that’s how it’s got (Dbmaj9)ta be;
it’s com ing down to (Ab)noth ing more than (Dbmaj9)a pa thy.
I’d you rath er run the (Ab)oth er way than (Dbmaj9)stay and see the smoke and who’s still the can (Bbm11)stand ing when it clears.
And (Db)ev ’ry one knows I’m in (Dbmaj7)o ver my head, o ver my head.
With eight sec onds left in o ver time, she’s on your mind, she’s on your mind.
Let’s (Dbmaj7)re ar range.
I (Fm7)wish you were a (Absus)stran ger; I could (Dbmaj9)dis en gage, just say that we a (Ab)gree and then nev (Dbmaj9)er change, cue soft en a bit un til we (Bbm)all just get a long.
But that’s But that’s dis (Dbmaj9)re gard.
it’s Find an oth er (Ab)friend and you dis (Dbmaj9)a card thy.
as you lose the ar gu (Ab)ment in a ca (Dbmaj9)ble car see hang ing a bove as the can (Bbm11)stand yon comes be tween.
And (Db)ev ’ry one knows I’m in (Dbmaj7)o ver my head, o ver my head.
With eight sec onds left in o ver time, she’s on your mind, she’s on your mind.
Let’s your mind.
(Db)Ev ’ry one knows I’m in (Dbmaj7)o ver my head, o ver my head.
With eight sec onds left in o ver time, she’s on your mind, she’s on, on.
And (Dbmaj9)sud den ly I’ve be come part (Dbmaj7)of your past.
I’m be (Dbmaj7)com ing the part that don’t last,
I’m (Dbmaj7)los ing you and it’s (Bbm7)ef fort (Bbm11)less.
With (Dbmaj7)out a sound, we lose sight of the (Ab)ground in the throw (Dbmaj7)a round.
Nev er thought that you (Bb)want ed to bring (Dbmaj7)it down.
I won’t let it go (Ab)down ’til we (Bbm11)torch it our selves.
And ev ’ry one knows I’m in o ver my head, o ver my head.
With eight sec (Abmaj13)onds left in (Fm11)o ver (Eb)time, (Eb5)she’s on your (Abmaj13)mind, she’s (Fm11)on (Eb)your (Eb5)mind.
Ev (Eb7)’ry one (Dbmaj9)knows
that she’s on your mind.
Ev (Fm11)’ry one knows I’m (Eb7)in o ver my (Dbmaj9)head, I’m in o ver my head, I’m (Eb7)o ver my.
(Db)Ev ’ry one knows I’m in (Dbmaj7)o ver my head, o ver my head.
With eight sec onds left in o ver time, she’s on your mind, she’s on your mind.
Over My Head — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Over My Head" by The Fray: 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 Ab, 118 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Over My Head”
- What key is "Over My Head" by The Fray played in?
- Over My Head is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Over My Head"?
- The arrangement plays at 118 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Over My Head" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Over My Head"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Over My Head"?
- "Over My Head" was originally performed by The Fray. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Over My Head"?
- This arrangement uses 17 chords: Ab, Abmaj, Absus4, Bb, Bbm, Bbm7, Bbmin, Db, +9 more.
- What other songs by The Fray can I play here?
- Try "HAPPINESS", "HEARTBEAT", "FALL AWAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Over My Head" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Over My Head" by The Fray. 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 "Over My Head" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Ab, 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 "Over My Head" 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.