Even The Losers

by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers
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Lyrics

Well, it was near ly meant sum mer, in’, we sat (G)thing on seemed (A)roof.

You know, we (D)smoked cig (A)a rettes and we (G)stared at the moon,

like ev ’ry (D)showed you (A)stars you (G)nev er could (D)see.

Babe, it could n’t have been that (A)eas y to for (Csus2)get a bout me.

Ba by, time ly meant sum noth in’, an y (G)thing on your (A)real.

Yeah, you could (D)kiss like (A)a fire and you (G)made me feel moon,

and I ’ry (D)word you (A)said was (G)meant er to (D)be.

No, it could n’t have been that (A)eas y to for (Csus2)get a bout me.

Ba by, Ba by, e ven the los ers

get luck (D)y some (Asus)times.

E ven the los ers

keep a lit tle bit of pride,

they get (A)luck y some times.

(A)Two cars (Asus)parked on the (A)o ver (Asus)pass,

(A)rocks hit (Asus)the wa ter like (A)bro ken (Asus)glass.

I should a (A)known right (Asus)then it was too good (Asus)to last, God, it’s such (Asus)a drag when you (G)live in the past.

Ba by, e ven the los ers

get luck (D)y some (Asus)times

E ven the los ers

keep a lit tle bit of pride,

they get (A)luck y some times.

Ba by, e ven the los ers

get luck (D)y some (Asus)times

E ven the los ers

keep a lit tle bit of pride,

they get (A)luck y some times.

Ba by, e ven the los ers.

Even The Losers β€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Even The Losers" by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About β€œEven The Losers”

What key is "Even The Losers" by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers played in?
Even The Losers 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 "Even The Losers"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Even The Losers" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Even The Losers"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Even The Losers"?
"Even The Losers" was originally performed by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Even The Losers"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, Asus4, C, Csus2, D, G.
What other songs by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers can I play here?
Try "HERE COMES MY GIRL", "DON'T DO ME LIKE THAT", "REFUGEE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Even The Losers" with lyrics?
Yes β€” this is a free karaoke slide for "Even The Losers" by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does β€” a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Even The Losers" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) β€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Even The Losers" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes β€” the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.