How Does It Feel

by Avril Lavigne
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Lyrics

(Am)I’m not a fraid of an y thing.

I (Fmaj7)just need to know that I can breathe.

(Am)I don’t need much of an y thing.

But (F)sud den ly, sud den ly.

(Am)I am small and the world is (C)big.

All a (Fmaj7)round get me is fast get (C)mov ing.

Sur (Am)round ed by so man y things,

but (Fmaj7)sud den ly, sud den ly.

How does it feel

to be

(F)dif f’rent from me?

Are (F)we the same?

How does it feel

to be

(F)dif f’rent from me?

Are (F)we the same?

How does it feel?

(Am)I am young and the I am (C)free.

All But (Fmaj7)I get tired and I get (C)weak.

ing.

Sur (Am)I get lost and I can’t sleep,

but (Fmaj7)sud den ly, sud den ly.

How does it feel

to be

(F)dif f’rent from me?

Are (F)we the same?

How does it feel

to be

(F)dif f’rent from me?

Are (F)we the same?

How does it feel?

Would you com fort me?

Would you cry with me?

(D)Ah, ah, ah,

ah, ah,

ah, ah,

ah, ah.

(D)Ah, ah, ah,

ah, ah,

ah, ah,

ah, ah.

(A5)I am small and the world is big.

But, (A5)I’m not a fraid of an y thing.

How does it feel

to be

(F)dif f’rent from me?

Are (F)we the same?

How does it feel

to be

(F)dif f’rent from me?

Are (F)we the same?

How does it feel

to be

(F)dif f’rent from me?

Are (F)we the same?

How does it feel

to be

(F)dif f’rent from me?

Are (F)we the same?

How does it feel (F)we the same?

Ah, ah, ah,

ah,

ah.

Ah, ah, ah,

ah,

ah.

How does it feel?

How does it feel?

You’re (F)dif f’rent from me.

Dif f’rent.

How does it feel?

How does it feel?

You’re (F)dif f’rent from me.

Dif f’rent.

How does it feel?

How does it feel?

You’re (F)dif f’rent from me.

Dif f’rent.

How does it feel?

How does it feel?

You’re (F)dif f’rent from me.

Dif f’rent.

How does it feel?

(F)dif f’rent from me.

How Does It Feel — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "How Does It Feel" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 130 BPM.

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

About “How Does It Feel”

Can I play "How Does It Feel" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "How Does It Feel" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "How Does It Feel" by Avril Lavigne played in?
How Does It Feel 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 "How Does It Feel"?
The arrangement plays at 130 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "How Does It Feel" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "How Does It Feel"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "How Does It Feel"?
"How Does It Feel" was originally performed by Avril Lavigne. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "How Does It Feel"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: Am, Apow, C, Cpow, D, Dsus4, F, Fmaj7, +2 more.
What other songs by Avril Lavigne can I play here?
Try "MOBILE", "TOMORROW", "EVERYBODY HURTS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "How Does It Feel"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "How Does It Feel" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "How Does It Feel"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "How Does It Feel" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.