Contagious

by Avril Lavigne
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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Contagious" by Avril Lavigne in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of D, 159 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Contagious”

Can I learn "Contagious" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Contagious" with hands-separate practice in D at 159 BPM.
What key is "Contagious" by Avril Lavigne played in?
Contagious 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 "Contagious"?
The arrangement plays at 159 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Contagious" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Contagious"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Contagious"?
"Contagious" was originally performed by Avril Lavigne. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Contagious"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, Apow, Bm, D, Dpow, F#7, G, Gpow.
What other songs by Avril Lavigne can I play here?
Try "MOBILE", "TOMORROW", "EVERYBODY HURTS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Contagious"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Contagious" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Contagious"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Contagious" is in the key of D at 159 BPM.