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Even The Losers

· by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers

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Lyrics

Well, it was near ly meant sum mer, in’, we sat (G)thing on seemed (A)roof.

You know, we (D)smoked cig (A)a rettes and we (G)stared at the moon,

like ev ’ry (D)showed you (A)stars you (G)nev er could (D)see.

Babe, it could n’t have been that (A)eas y to for (Csus2)get a bout me.

Ba by, time ly meant sum noth in’, an y (G)thing on your (A)real.

Yeah, you could (D)kiss like (A)a fire and you (G)made me feel moon,

and I ’ry (D)word you (A)said was (G)meant er to (D)be.

No, it could n’t have been that (A)eas y to for (Csus2)get a bout me.

Ba by, Ba by, e ven the los ers

get luck (D)y some (Asus)times.

E ven the los ers

keep a lit tle bit of pride,

they get (A)luck y some times.

(A)Two cars (Asus)parked on the (A)o ver (Asus)pass,

(A)rocks hit (Asus)the wa ter like (A)bro ken (Asus)glass.

I should a (A)known right (Asus)then it was too good (Asus)to last, God, it’s such (Asus)a drag when you (G)live in the past.

Ba by, e ven the los ers

get luck (D)y some (Asus)times

E ven the los ers

keep a lit tle bit of pride,

they get (A)luck y some times.

Ba by, e ven the los ers

get luck (D)y some (Asus)times

E ven the los ers

keep a lit tle bit of pride,

they get (A)luck y some times.

Ba by, e ven the los ers.

Even The Losers by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Even The Losers” by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers 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 D 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 "Even The Losers" 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 "Even The Losers"?: 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 "Even The Losers" use?: Just 6 chords: A, Asus4, C, Csus2, D, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers songs work for kids?: Try "HERE COMES MY GIRL", "DON'T DO ME LIKE THAT", "REFUGEE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.