Over My Head
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Intro:
D/F# A7sus4/E G/B D x2
Em D Bm Em
[Verso 1]
Em D Bm Em
Wakin' up, feeling rough, totally stressed
Em D Bm Em
Every day is a day at a time step by step
Em D Bm Em
Hit a wall, took a fall to a new depth
Em D Bm Em
Count to ten, focus then Take a deep breath
D C G D
In a world that is close to breakin' I thought that you were my friend
D C G D D7
In a world that is full of hatin' and about to descend I just smile and pretend
G C D G
I'm a million miles away from it all and let it go right over my head
G C D G
Let 'em chase and the winner take all and let it go right over my head
G Em D Bm Em
Over my head, yeah Over my head
Em D Bm Em
Oh Over my head
[Verso 2]
Em D Bm Em
Everywhere, everyone questioning me
Em D Bm Em
Are you ill? Are you well? Do you like being free?
D C
Didn't know you were close to breaking
G D C
So you thought it should end; left it all for a new location
G D D7
So you could start up again; so keep keep smilin' till then
G C
Right now I want some peace of mind
G D G
So let it go right over my head; Just want to give myself a little more time
G Em Bm
And every single word that you said Went over my head, yeah
Em D Bm Em
Over my head Over my head
[Verso 3]
D C G D
Little girl I was so mistaken; thought that you were my friend
D C G D
In a world that is full of hatin' I'm about to descend
D C
Didn't know you were close to breakin'
G D D C
So you thought it should end; left it all for a new location
G D D7
So you could start up again; so keep smilin' till then
G C D G
I'm a million miles away from it all And let it go right over my head
G C D G
Let 'em chase and the winner take all And let it go right over my head
[Verso 4]
G C D G
Right now I want some peace of mind So let it go right over my head
G C D G
Just want to give myself a little more time And every single word that you said
G Em D Bm D Em
Went over my head, yeah Over my head Oh Over my head
G D Em
Close the door, let me please Get to my bed
G D Bm Em
I wanna take stock, see my life In perspective
G D Bm Em Bm Em
Tomorrow I'll be back in the race, till then Live and let live
G Em D Bm Em
So let all the anger pass me by
G Em D Bm Em
Over my head Over my head Over my head
How to play Over My Head
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D/F#. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.