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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Don't Lose My Number" by Phil Collins 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 C, 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”

Can I learn "Don't Lose My Number" 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 "Don't Lose My Number" with hands-separate practice in C at 120 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Don't Lose My Number"?
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 "Don't Lose My Number" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Don't Lose My Number"?
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. "Don't Lose My Number" is in the key of C at 120 BPM.