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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Over My Head" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Ab, 118 BPM.
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About “Over My Head”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Over My Head" 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. "Over My Head" is in Ab.
- 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.
- Does "Over My Head" 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. "Over My Head" is in the key of Ab at 118 BPM.
- What chords are in "Over My Head"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Ab, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.