What key is "Contagious" in?

"Contagious" by Avril Lavigne is in the key of D with a tempo of 159 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Contagious" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Contagious" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Contagious"?

This arrangement of "Contagious" uses 8 chords: A, Apow, Bm, D, Dpow, F#7, G, Gpow.

How long does it take to learn "Contagious" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Avril Lavigne can I play here?

Try "MOBILE", "TOMORROW", "EVERYBODY HURTS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

When you’re a round I don’t know (D)what to do.

I do not (G5)think that I can (D)wai ai ait to go (G5)o ver and to (D)talk to you.

I do not (G5)know what I should (D)say, and I (D)walk out in (G5)si lence.

That’s (D5)when I start to re al ize what you (D)bring to my (G5)life.

(D)Damn, this guy can make me cry y y.

It’s so (D)con (A)ta (Bm)gious.

I (D)can not (D)get it out of my mind.

It’s so (D)out (A)ra (Bm)geous.

You (D)make me (D)feel so high

all the time.

When They all say that you’re no (D)good for me,

but I’m too (G5)close to turn a (D)rou ou ound.

I’ll show (G5)them they don’t know (D)an y thing; I think I’ve (G5)got you fig ured (D)out.

So I (D)walk out in (G5)si lence.

That’s (D5)when I start to re al ize what you (D)bring to my (G5)life.

(D)Damn, this guy can make me smi i ile.

It’s so (D)con (A)ta (Bm)gious.

I (D)can not (D)get it out of my mind.

It’s so (D)out (A)ra (Bm)geous.

You (D)make me (D)feel so high.

all the time.

(G)I will give you (D)ev ’ry thing.

(G)I will treat you (D)right.

(G)If you just (D)give me a chance, I can prove I’m right.

It’s so (D)con (A)ta (Bm)gious.

I (D)can not (D)get it out of my mind.

It’s so (D)out (A)ra (Bm)geous.

You (D)make me (D)feel so high.

It’s so (D)con (A)ta (Bm)gious.

I (D)can not (D)get it out of my mind.

It’s so (D)out (A)ra (Bm)geous.

You (D)make me (D)feel so high.

It’s high

all the time.

Contagious by Avril Lavigne

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 159 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Contagious”

What key is "Contagious" in?: "Contagious" by Avril Lavigne is in the key of D with a tempo of 159 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Contagious" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Contagious" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Contagious"?: This arrangement of "Contagious" uses 8 chords: A, Apow, Bm, D, Dpow, F#7, G, Gpow.
How long does it take to learn "Contagious" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Avril Lavigne can I play here?: Try "MOBILE", "TOMORROW", "EVERYBODY HURTS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.