Is "Don't Lose My Number" 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 "Don't Lose My Number"?

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 "Don't Lose My Number" use?

Just 10 chords: Ab, Bb, Cm, Db, Eb, F, Fm, Fm7, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Phil Collins songs work for kids?

Try "SEPARATE LIVES", "TRASHIN' THE CAMP", "TRASHIN' THE CAMP". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Don't Lose My Number

· by Phil Collins

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Lyrics

(Bb)Search ing through the day and ing in to the night,

(Ab)shad they would n’t the till they found him.

(Cm)No They did n’t him and (Bb)they n’t un der stand;

they nev er asked him (Ab)why.

“Get (Cm)out of my ing way,”

they heard him shout,

then a blind ing light, him.

and (Cm)all they could see was him (Bb)run ning down the street, but it’s (Ab)out of the shad ows and he in to the night.

(Eb)Bil ly,

Bil ly, don’t you (Fm7)lose my (Db)num ber

’cause (Ab)you’re not (Cm)an y where

that I can find (Bb)you.

(Db)Oh, now (Eb)Bil ly,

Bil ly, don’t you (Fm7)lose my (Db)num ber

’cause (Ab)you’re not (Cm)an y where

that I can find (Bb)you.

(Db)Oh,

(Cm)no.

(Bb)Search They came at night leav ing fear to be hind,

(Ab)shad ows all on the till ground.

found him.

(Cm)No bod y knew where to (Bb)find n’t him; der stand;

no ev i dence was (Ab)found.

“I’m (Cm)nev er com ing back,”

they heard him cry,

then and I be lieve him.

Well, (Cm)he nev er meant to do (Bb)an y thing the wrong, but it’s (Ab)gon na get worse ows if he waits to too night.

(Eb)Bil ly,

Bil ly, don’t you (Fm7)lose my (Db)num ber

’cause (Ab)you’re not (Cm)an y where

that I can find (Bb)you.

(Db)Oh, now (Eb)Bil ly,

Bil ly, don’t you (Fm7)lose my (Db)num ber

’cause (Ab)you’re not (Cm)an y where

that I can find (Bb)you.

(Db)Oh,

(Cm)no.

(Gm)don’t give (F)up,

keep run ning, keep (F)hid ing.

(Gm)Don’t give (F)up,

Bil ly, if you (F)know you’re right.

(Gm)Don’t give (F)up,

you know that I am (F)on your side.

(Gm)Don’t give (F)up,

oh, Bil ly,

(F)you bet ter,

you bet ter,

you bet ter run for your (G)life.

(Eb)Bil ly,

Bil ly, don’t you (Fm7)lose my (Db)num ber

’cause (Ab)you’re not (Cm)an y where

that I can find (Bb)you.

(Db)Oh, now (Eb)Bil ly,

Bil ly, don’t you (Fm7)lose my (Db)num ber

’cause (Ab)you’re not (Cm)an y where

that I can find (Bb)you.

Don't Lose My Number by Phil Collins — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Don't Lose My Number” by Phil Collins 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 F at 120 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "Don't Lose My Number" 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 "Don't Lose My Number"?: 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 "Don't Lose My Number" use?: Just 10 chords: Ab, Bb, Cm, Db, Eb, F, Fm, Fm7, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Phil Collins songs work for kids?: Try "SEPARATE LIVES", "TRASHIN' THE CAMP", "TRASHIN' THE CAMP". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.