Don't Lose My Number

by Phil Collins
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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Don't Lose My Number" by Phil Collins in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of C. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 120 BPM.

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

About “Don't Lose My Number”

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Don't Lose My Number"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature C. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
What key is "Don't Lose My Number" by Phil Collins played in?
Don't Lose My Number is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Don't Lose My Number"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Don't Lose My Number" 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 "Don't Lose My Number"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Don't Lose My Number"?
"Don't Lose My Number" was originally performed by Phil Collins. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Don't Lose My Number"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: Ab, Bb, Cm, Db, Eb, F, Fm, Fm7, +2 more.
What other songs by Phil Collins can I play here?
Try "SEPARATE LIVES", "TRASHIN' THE CAMP", "TRASHIN' THE CAMP". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Don't Lose My Number" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature C, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 120 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.