Is "Can't Stand Losing You" good for a child learning piano?

Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.

What age can start with "Can't Stand Losing You"?

Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.

Do we need a piano teacher to use this?

No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.

Can we print the sheet music?

Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.

How many chords does "Can't Stand Losing You" use?

Just 10 chords: Am, Asus4, Bb, Bb9, C, C9, Dm, F, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other The Police songs work for kids?

Try "ROXANNE", "EVERY LITTLE THING SHE DOES IS MAGIC", "KING OF PAIN". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Can't Stand Losing You

· by The Police

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Lyrics

(Dm)Called you (Am)so man y (Gm)times ters to day and I (Am)guess it’s all true ords what your (Gm)girl friends say that (Am)you don’t the ev er want to (Gm)see me a gain and your (Am)broth er’s gon na kill me and he’s (Gm)six foot ten.

I (Bb)guess you’d (F)call it (Bb)cow ard ice but I’m (C)not pre pared to go on like this.

I can’t, I can’t, I can’t stand los ing.

I can’t, I can’t, I can’t, I can’t stand los ing you.

I (Gm)can’t stand los (Dm)ing you,

I (Gm)can’t stand los (Dm)ing you.

I (Dm)see you’ve (Am)sent my y (Gm)let ters to back and my (Am)L.

it’s P.

rec ords and your (Gm)they’re all scratched.

I (Am)can’t see the point er in an (Gm)oth me er day and when (Am)no er’s bod y lis tens to a (Gm)word I say.

I (Bb)Call it (F)lack of (Bb)con fi dence but to (C)car ry on ing does n’t no sense.

I can’t, I can’t, I can’t stand los ing.

I can’t, I can’t, I can’t, I can’t stand los ing you.

I (Gm)can’t stand los (Dm)ing you,

I (Gm)can’t stand los (Dm)ing you.

I (Asus)can’t stand los ing.

I can’t, I can’t, I can’t stand los ing.

I (Dm)guess this is our last good bye, and you don’t care so I won’t cry, and you’ll be sor ry when I’m dead, and all this guilt will be on your head.

I (Asus)can’t stand los ing.

I can’t, I can’t, I can’t stand los ing.

I can’t, I can’t, I can’t, can’t stand los (Dm)ing you.

Can't Stand Losing You by The Police — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Can't Stand Losing You” by The Police in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of G at 120 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Can't Stand Losing You" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Can't Stand Losing You"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Can't Stand Losing You" use?: Just 10 chords: Am, Asus4, Bb, Bb9, C, C9, Dm, F, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other The Police songs work for kids?: Try "ROXANNE", "EVERY LITTLE THING SHE DOES IS MAGIC", "KING OF PAIN". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.