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Yeah, we used to flirt with (Bm)free dom,
’fore ev ’ry bod y knew our (F#m)name.
We be came their fa v’rite (Bm)se cret;
love for love, and not for (F#m)fame,
ah,
when (Bm)I was your us er, your (C#)Face Time a bus er, (F#m)dose af ter dose till we crashed.
Now they (Bm)bet on our game; say, we’ll (C#)go down in flames, it’s (F#m)too good, oh it (F#m)nev er could last.
But (D)oh,
(D#dim7)we was un der cov er till it (A)o ver flowed,
o (C#m)ver ex posed.
(D)Oh,
(D#dim7)chained our love to geth er, nev er (A)took it slow.
And (Dmaj7)now we know life on (Bm)o ver load.
(Love,
love, we al ways make a show love, of (A)love?
love,
love,
love,)
Let that (Bm)cell phone ring, let that (C#)blue bird sing, let that (F#m7)mes sage say “Un read.”
Yeah, let them (Bm)talk a bout us, let them (C#)talk too much, while we (F#m7)rule the whole world from our bed.
’Cause (D)oh,
(D#dim7)we was un der cov er till it (A)o ver flowed,
o (C#m)ver ex posed.
(D)Oh,
(D#dim7)chained our love to geth er, nev er (A)took it slow.
And (Dmaj7)now we know life on (Bm)o ver load.
Don’t we al ways (F#m)make a show
of (A)love?
Life on (Bm)o ver load;
must we make a (F#m)spec ta cle
of (A)love?
And (CN.C.)spec ta cle
of love?
Overload — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Overload" by John Legend: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of F#, 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 “Overload”
- What key is "Overload" by John Legend played in?
- Overload is arranged in the key of F# on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Overload"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Overload" 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 "Overload"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Overload"?
- "Overload" was originally performed by John Legend. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Overload"?
- This arrangement uses 15 chords: A, A9, Bm, Bm7, Bmin, C, C#7, C#m, +7 more.
- What other songs by John Legend can I play here?
- Try "Heaven", "EVERYBODY KNOWS", "Coming Home". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Overload" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Overload" by John Legend. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Overload" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F#, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Overload" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.