What key is "Don't Lose My Number" in?

"Don't Lose My Number" by Phil Collins is in the key of F with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Don't Lose My Number" 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 "Don't Lose My Number" 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 "Don't Lose My Number"?

This arrangement of "Don't Lose My Number" uses 10 chords: Ab, Bb, Cm, Db, Eb, F, Fm, Fm7, +2 more.

How long does it take to learn "Don't Lose My Number" 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 Phil Collins can I play here?

Try "SEPARATE LIVES", "TRASHIN' THE CAMP", "TRASHIN' THE CAMP". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(Bb)Search ing through the day and ing in to the night,

(Ab)shad they would n’t the till they found him.

(Cm)No They did n’t him and (Bb)they n’t un der stand;

they nev er asked him (Ab)why.

“Get (Cm)out of my ing way,”

they heard him shout,

then a blind ing light, him.

and (Cm)all they could see was him (Bb)run ning down the street, but it’s (Ab)out of the shad ows and he in to the night.

(Eb)Bil ly,

Bil ly, don’t you (Fm7)lose my (Db)num ber

’cause (Ab)you’re not (Cm)an y where

that I can find (Bb)you.

(Db)Oh, now (Eb)Bil ly,

Bil ly, don’t you (Fm7)lose my (Db)num ber

’cause (Ab)you’re not (Cm)an y where

that I can find (Bb)you.

(Db)Oh,

(Cm)no.

(Bb)Search They came at night leav ing fear to be hind,

(Ab)shad ows all on the till ground.

found him.

(Cm)No bod y knew where to (Bb)find n’t him; der stand;

no ev i dence was (Ab)found.

“I’m (Cm)nev er com ing back,”

they heard him cry,

then and I be lieve him.

Well, (Cm)he nev er meant to do (Bb)an y thing the wrong, but it’s (Ab)gon na get worse ows if he waits to too night.

(Eb)Bil ly,

Bil ly, don’t you (Fm7)lose my (Db)num ber

’cause (Ab)you’re not (Cm)an y where

that I can find (Bb)you.

(Db)Oh, now (Eb)Bil ly,

Bil ly, don’t you (Fm7)lose my (Db)num ber

’cause (Ab)you’re not (Cm)an y where

that I can find (Bb)you.

(Db)Oh,

(Cm)no.

(Gm)don’t give (F)up,

keep run ning, keep (F)hid ing.

(Gm)Don’t give (F)up,

Bil ly, if you (F)know you’re right.

(Gm)Don’t give (F)up,

you know that I am (F)on your side.

(Gm)Don’t give (F)up,

oh, Bil ly,

(F)you bet ter,

you bet ter,

you bet ter run for your (G)life.

(Eb)Bil ly,

Bil ly, don’t you (Fm7)lose my (Db)num ber

’cause (Ab)you’re not (Cm)an y where

that I can find (Bb)you.

(Db)Oh, now (Eb)Bil ly,

Bil ly, don’t you (Fm7)lose my (Db)num ber

’cause (Ab)you’re not (Cm)an y where

that I can find (Bb)you.

Don't Lose My Number by Phil Collins

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of F at 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Don't Lose My Number”

What key is "Don't Lose My Number" in?: "Don't Lose My Number" by Phil Collins is in the key of F with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Don't Lose My Number" 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 "Don't Lose My Number" 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 "Don't Lose My Number"?: This arrangement of "Don't Lose My Number" uses 10 chords: Ab, Bb, Cm, Db, Eb, F, Fm, Fm7, +2 more.
How long does it take to learn "Don't Lose My Number" 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 Phil Collins can I play here?: Try "SEPARATE LIVES", "TRASHIN' THE CAMP", "TRASHIN' THE CAMP". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.