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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) — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Over My Head (Cable Car)" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 120 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Over My Head (Cable Car)”
- Can I play "Over My Head (Cable Car)" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Over My Head (Cable Car)" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Over My Head (Cable Car)"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Over My Head (Cable Car)" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Over My Head (Cable Car)"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Over My Head (Cable Car)" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.