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€” Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Even The Losers" by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers in falling notes style β€” like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”

Can I learn "Even The Losers" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes β€” 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 "Even The Losers" with hands-separate practice in D at 120 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Even The Losers"?
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 "Even The Losers" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Even The Losers"?
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. "Even The Losers" is in the key of D at 120 BPM.