Over My Shoulder

by Mika
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Lyrics

(Dm)O

ver my (Gm)shoul

der,

(Bb)run

ning a (F)way;

(Dm)feels

(Dsus4)like I’m fall

ing,

(Bb)los

(Bb)ing my (F)day.

(Dm)Cold

and (Gm)dry.

(Bb)Cold

and

(F)dry.

(Dm)Fog

out my (Gm)day

light,

(Bb)tor

ture my (F)night;

(Dm)feels

(Dsus4)like I’m fall

ing

(Bb)far

(Bb)out of (F)sight.

(Dm)Cold,

and (Gm)drunk,

(Bb)tired,

and

(F)lost.

(Dm)O

ver my (Gm)shoul

der,

(Bb)run

ning a (F)way;

(Dm)feels

(Dsus4)like I’m (Gm)fall

ing,

(Bb)los

(Bb)ing my (F)way.

(Dm)Cold,

(Gm)dry.

(Bb)Cold

and

(F)dry.

(Dm)Fog

out my (Gm)day

light,

(Bb)tor

ture my (F)night;

(Dm)feels

(Dsus4)like I’m (Gm)fall

ing

(Bb)far

(Bb)out of (F)sight.

(Dm)Cold,

(Gm)drunk.

(Bb)Cold

and

(F)drunk.

Over My Shoulder by Mika

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 128 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Over My Shoulder”

What key is "Over My Shoulder" in?
"Over My Shoulder" by Mika is in the key of G with a tempo of 128 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
Is "Over My Shoulder" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, 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 Shoulder" 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.
What chords are used in "Over My Shoulder"?
This arrangement of "Over My Shoulder" uses 8 chords: Bb, Bbmaj7, C, D, Dm, F, Gm, Gm6.
How long does it take to learn "Over My Shoulder" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Mika can I play here?
Try "POPULAR SONG", "RAIN", "HAPPY ENDING". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.