Something's Always Wrong

by Toad The Wet Sprocket
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Lyrics

An oth er day

I call and nev (C)er speak.

And you would say,

“Noth ing’s changed at (G)all.”

And I can’t feel

much hope for an (C)y thing

if I won’t be

there to catch you if you (G)fall.

A gain,

it seems we meet

in the spac es

in be tween.

We al ways say

it won’t be long,

oh, but some (Dm)thing’s al ways (Bb)wrong.

An oth er game

of put ing things (C)a side as if we’ll come

back to them some (G)time.

A brace of hope,

a pride of in (C)no cence and you would say,

there to “Some thing has gone (G)wrong.”

A gain,

it seems we meet

in the spac es

in be tween.

We al ways say

it won’t be long,

oh, but some (Dm)thing’s al ways (Bb)wrong.

thing’s al ways

wrong.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Yeah.

And a gain, thing’s al ways (Bb)wrong.

(Dm)Some thing’s al ways (Bb)wrong.

(Dm)Some thing’s al ways

wrong.

(Bb)Yeah.

(Bb)Yeah.

(Bb)Yeah.

(Bb)Yeah.

Something's Always Wrong — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Something's Always Wrong" by Toad The Wet Sprocket: 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, 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Something's Always Wrong”

What key is "Something's Always Wrong" by Toad The Wet Sprocket played in?
Something's Always Wrong 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 "Something's Always Wrong"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Something's Always Wrong" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Something's Always Wrong"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Something's Always Wrong"?
"Something's Always Wrong" was originally performed by Toad The Wet Sprocket. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Something's Always Wrong"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: Am, Bb, C, Dm, Dmin, F, G.
Is there a karaoke version of "Something's Always Wrong" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Something's Always Wrong" by Toad The Wet Sprocket. 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 "Something's Always Wrong" 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 "Something's Always Wrong" 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.