What key is "Overboard" in?

"Overboard" by Justin Bieber is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 88 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Overboard" 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 "Overboard" 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 "Overboard"?

This arrangement of "Overboard" uses 8 chords: Am7, Bb, C, Dm, Dm7, Eb, F, Gm7.

How long does it take to learn "Overboard" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Justin Bieber can I play here?

Try "FALL", "DIE IN YOUR ARMS", "U SMILE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

It feels like we’ve been out at sea,

whoa.

So back and forth, that’s how it seems,

oh.

And when I want to talk, you say to (Bb)me

that if it’s (F)meant to be, it will be.

Whoa, no.

So cra (F)zy is this thing we call love,

and now that we’ve got that, we just can’t give up.

I’m reach (F)ing out for you;

got me (Gm7)out here in the (F)wa ter and I...

(C)I’m o ver board

and I need your love.

Pull me up,

I can’t swim on my own.

It’s too much;

feels like I’m drown ing with out your love,

so throw your self out to me, my life sav er.

Life sav er, oh, life sav My life sav oh.

er.

Life sav er, oh, (C)life sav er, oh.

Nev er un der stand you when you say,

whoa, you want ed me to meet you half (C)way,

whoa.

I felt like I was do ing my part, you kept think ing you were com ing up short.

It’s fun ny how things change, ’cause now I (C)see.

Whoa,

Oh.

It’s sup (Bb)posed to be some give and take, I (Gm7)know.

But you’re on ly (Dm)tak ing and not giv ing an y (Am7)more.

So what do I (Bb)do, (so what do I do?) ’Cause I still love (Eb)you

and you’re the (Bb)on ly one who can save me.

Whoa.

I’m o ver board

and I need your love.

Pull me up,

I can’t swim on my own.

It’s too much,

feels like I’m drown ing with out your love,

so throw your self out to me, my life sav er.

Life sav er, oh, life sav My life sav oh.

er.

Life sav er, oh, (C)life sav er, oh.

Life sav er, oh, (C)life sav er, yeah.

Overboard by Justin Bieber

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 88 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Overboard”

What key is "Overboard" in?: "Overboard" by Justin Bieber is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 88 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Overboard" 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 "Overboard" 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 "Overboard"?: This arrangement of "Overboard" uses 8 chords: Am7, Bb, C, Dm, Dm7, Eb, F, Gm7.
How long does it take to learn "Overboard" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Justin Bieber can I play here?: Try "FALL", "DIE IN YOUR ARMS", "U SMILE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.