Lyrics
I (Cmaj9)nev er knew,
I (Gsus)nev er knew that ev ’ry thing was (Cmaj9)fall ing through, that ev ’ry one I (Gsus)knew was wait ing (Cmaj9)on a cue to turn and run, when all I (G)need ed was the truth.
But that’s how it’s got (Cmaj9)ta be;
it’s com ing down to (G)noth ing more than (Cmaj9)ap a thy.
as I’d rath er run the (G)oth er way than (Cmaj9)stay and see the smoke and who’s still the can (G)stand ing yon when it clears.
And (C)ev ’ry one
(Em)knows I’m in o ver my head, o (Em7)ver my (D)head.
With eight sec onds left in o ver (G)time, she’s on your mind, she’s on
(D)your (Cmaj9)mind.
Let’s (Cmaj9)re ar range.
I (Gsus)wish you were a stran ger; I could (Cmaj9)dis en gage, just say that we a (Gsus)gree and then nev (Cmaj9)er change, cue soft en a bit un til we (G)all just get a long.
But that’s But that’s dis (Cmaj9)re gard.
it’s Find an oth er (G)friend and you dis (Cmaj9)ap card thy.
as you lose the ar gu (G)ment in a ca (Cmaj9)ble car see hang ing a bove as the can (G)stand ing yon comes be tween.
And (C)ev ’ry one
(Em)knows I’m in o ver my head, o (Em7)ver my (D)head.
With eight sec onds left in o ver (G)time, she’s on your mind, she’s on
(D)your (Cmaj9)mind.
Let’s your mind.
(C)Ev ’ry one
(Em)knows I’m in o ver my head, o (Em7)ver my (D)head.
With eight sec onds left in o ver (G)time, she’s on your mind, she’s on,
(D)on.
And (Cmaj9)sud den ly I’ve be come part (G)of your past.
I’m be (Cmaj7)com ing the part that don’t last,
I’m (Cmaj7)los ing you and it’s (Am7)ef fort less.
With (Cmaj7)out a sound, we lose sight of the ground in the throw (Cmaj9)a round.
Nev er thought that you want ed to bring (C)it down.
I won’t let it go down till we (Am7)torch it our selves.
And (G)ev ’ry one
knows I’m in o ver my head, o ver my head.
With eight sec onds left in o ver (D)time, she’s on your mind, she’s on
(D)your (Cmaj9)mind.
Ev ’ry one (Cmaj9)knows
that she’s on your (Cmaj9)mind.
Ev (Em)’ry one knows I’m (D)in o ver my (D7)head, I’m in o ver my head, I’m (D)o ver my… (C)Ev ’ry one
(Em)knows I’m in o (C)ver my (G)head, o (Em7)ver my (D)head.
With eight sec onds left in o ver (G)time, she’s on your mind, she’s (Em)on (D)your (Cmaj9)mind.
Over My Head (Cable Car) by The Fray
Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Over My Head (Cable Car)”
- What key is "Over My Head (Cable Car)" in?
- "Over My Head (Cable Car)" by The Fray is in the key of G with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Over My Head (Cable Car)" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Over My Head (Cable Car)" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- How long does it take to learn "Over My Head (Cable Car)" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by The Fray can I play here?
- Try "HAPPINESS", "HEARTBEAT", "FALL AWAY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.