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If I Lose Myself

· by OneRepublic

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Lyrics

(Bm)I stare (G)up at the (D)sun,

thought of all of the peo ple, plac es and things I’ve loved.

(Bm)I stared (G)up just to (D)see

of all of the fac es, you were the one next to me.

You can feel the (Bm)light start to (G)trem ble, wash ing what you (D)know out to sea, yeah.

You can see your (Bm)life out the (G)win dow, to night.

If I lose my (G)self to night,

it ’ll be by your side.

I lose my (G)self to night.

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

If I lose my (G)self to night,

it ’ll be you and I.

Lose my (G)self to night.

(Bm)I woke (G)up with the (D)sun,

thought of all of the peo ple, plac es and things I’ve loved.

(Bm)I woke (G)up just to (D)see

of all of the fac es, you were the one next to me.

You can feel the (Bm)light start to (G)trem ble, wash ing what you (D)know out to sea, yeah.

You can see your (Bm)life out the (G)win dow, to night.

If I lose my (G)self to night,

it ’ll be by your side.

I lose my (G)self to night.

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

If I lose my (G)self to night,

it ’ll be you and I.

Lose my (G)self to night.

(Bm)Take us down and we keep try in’, (D)four ty thou sand feet, keep fly in’.

(Bm)Take us down and we keep try in’, (D)four ty thou sand feet, keep fly in’.

(Bm)Take us down and we keep try in’, (D)four ty thou sand feet, keep fly in’.

(Bm)Take us down and we keep try in’, (D)four ty thou sand feet, keep fly in’.

(Bm)Lose

my (G)self.

If I lose my (G)self to night.

Whoo,

hoo,

hoo,

hoo.

If I Lose Myself by OneRepublic — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “If I Lose Myself” by OneRepublic 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 135 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 "If I Lose Myself" 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 "If I Lose Myself"?: 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 "If I Lose Myself" use?: Just 5 chords: A, Bm, D, Em, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other OneRepublic songs work for kids?: Try "COUNTING STARS", "I LIVED", "BURNING BRIDGES". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.