Overload

by John Legend
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Lyrics

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.

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.