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

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

Can't Stand Losing You — Simple Sheet Music

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"Can't Stand Losing You" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of D, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Can't Stand Losing You”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Can't Stand Losing You"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "Can't Stand Losing You" by The Police played in?
Can't Stand Losing You is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Can't Stand Losing You"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Can't Stand Losing You" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Can't Stand Losing You"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Can't Stand Losing You"?
"Can't Stand Losing You" was originally performed by The Police. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Can't Stand Losing You"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: Am, Asus4, Bb, Bb9, C, C9, Dm, F, +2 more.
What other songs by The Police can I play here?
Try "ROXANNE", "EVERY LITTLE THING SHE DOES IS MAGIC", "KING OF PAIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Can't Stand Losing You". Key of D, 120 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.