Is "Make Me Lose Control" 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 "Make Me Lose Control"?

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 "Make Me Lose Control" use?

Just 10 chords: A, Amaj7, B, B7, C, C#m7, E, Emaj7, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Eric Carmen songs work for kids?

Try "NEVER GONNA FALL IN LOVE AGAIN", "All By Myself". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Make Me Lose Control

· by Eric Carmen

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Lyrics

I run a (A)comb through my (B)hair and step (A)out (B)in the (E)street,

and (E)the cit y’s the (A)col or of (B)green in the mid sum (E)mer heat,

oh, (B)yeah.

Jen ni fer’s got her dad dy’s car, she’s play in’ (Emaj7)“Up town” on the ster e o.

We go (F#m7sus)cruis in’ so close, the (F#m7)way they did long a go.

My (A)dar (B7)lin’, turn the ra di o up for that sweet (B7)sound; hold me close, nev er (A)let me go.

Keep the spir it a live, make me lose (B7)con trol,

(A)ba by, ba (B7)by.

When I look in your eyes, I go cra (B7)zy; fe ver’s high with the (A)lights down low.

(B7)So take me o ver the (A)edge, make me lose (B7)con trol.

We put the (A)top down and (B)park ’neath the (A)moon (B)in the (E)sky,

and (E)the wind is so (A)hard in our (B)hair like a fire in (E)Ju ly,

oh, (B)yeah.

Jen ni fer’s sing in’ “Stand By Me” and she knows (Emaj7)ev ’ry sin gle word by heart.

Was love (F#m7sus)al ways this good the (F#m7)or could this just the start?

Oh, (A)dar (B7)lin’, turn the ra di o up for that sweet (B7)sound; hold me close, nev er (A)let me go.

Keep this feel in’ a live, make me lose (B7)con trol,

(A)ba by, ba (B7)by.

When I look in your eyes, I go cra (B7)zy; fe ver’s high with the (A)lights down low.

(B7)So take me o ver the (A)edge, make me lose (B7)con trol.

When my ba by comes home and we’re mov in’ in time,

and the heat from your touch makes me feel like I’m los in’ my mind,

oh, yeah.

And (E)then they “Back In My (A)Arms (B)A gain”;

we (E)close our (E)eyes, we start re (A)mem ber in’ (B)when.

We (E)start to (E)kiss and now the (A)feel in’s in (B)tense,

and (E)we just (E)pray that this (A)night nev (B)er ends,

whoa, oh.

My dar lin’, turn the ra di o up for that sweet (B7)sound; hold me close, nev er (A)let me go.

Take me o ver the edge, make me lose (B7)con trol,

(A)ba by, ba (B7)by.

When I look in your eyes, I go cra (B7)zy; fe ver’s high with the (A)lights down low.

(B7)So take me o ver the (A)edge, make me lose (B7)con trol.

(A)Ba by, ba (B7)by,

Make Me Lose Control by Eric Carmen — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Make Me Lose Control” by Eric Carmen 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 E at 112 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 "Make Me Lose Control" 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 "Make Me Lose Control"?: 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 "Make Me Lose Control" use?: Just 10 chords: A, Amaj7, B, B7, C, C#m7, E, Emaj7, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Eric Carmen songs work for kids?: Try "NEVER GONNA FALL IN LOVE AGAIN", "All By Myself". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.