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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Over My Head" by The Fray in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of Ab. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Over My Head"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature Ab. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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 this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Over My Head" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature Ab, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 118 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.