Over My Head (Cable Car)

by The Fray
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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 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 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) — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Over My Head (Cable Car)" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 120 BPM.

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About “Over My Head (Cable Car)”

Why does "Over My Head (Cable Car)" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Over My Head (Cable Car)".
What key is "Over My Head (Cable Car)" by The Fray played in?
Over My Head (Cable Car) is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Over My Head (Cable Car)"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Over My Head (Cable Car)" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Over My Head (Cable Car)"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Over My Head (Cable Car)"?
"Over My Head (Cable Car)" was originally performed by The Fray. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
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 real sheet music for "Over My Head (Cable Car)"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Over My Head (Cable Car)".
Can I see all the notes in "Over My Head (Cable Car)"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 120 BPM.