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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Overload" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Overload"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Overload". Key of F#, 120 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.


