If I Lose Myself

by OneRepublic
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Lyrics

(Bm)I stare (G)up at the (D)sun,

thought of all of the peo ple, plac es and things I’ve loved.

(Bm)I stared (G)up just to (D)see

of all of the fac es, you were the one next to me.

You can feel the (Bm)light start to (G)trem ble, wash ing what you (D)know out to sea, yeah.

You can see your (Bm)life out the (G)win dow, to night.

If I lose my (G)self to night,

it ’ll be by your side.

I lose my (G)self to night.

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

If I lose my (G)self to night,

it ’ll be you and I.

Lose my (G)self to night.

(Bm)I woke (G)up with the (D)sun,

thought of all of the peo ple, plac es and things I’ve loved.

(Bm)I woke (G)up just to (D)see

of all of the fac es, you were the one next to me.

You can feel the (Bm)light start to (G)trem ble, wash ing what you (D)know out to sea, yeah.

You can see your (Bm)life out the (G)win dow, to night.

If I lose my (G)self to night,

it ’ll be by your side.

I lose my (G)self to night.

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

If I lose my (G)self to night,

it ’ll be you and I.

Lose my (G)self to night.

(Bm)Take us down and we keep try in’, (D)four ty thou sand feet, keep fly in’.

(Bm)Take us down and we keep try in’, (D)four ty thou sand feet, keep fly in’.

(Bm)Take us down and we keep try in’, (D)four ty thou sand feet, keep fly in’.

(Bm)Take us down and we keep try in’, (D)four ty thou sand feet, keep fly in’.

(Bm)Lose

my (G)self.

If I lose my (G)self to night.

Whoo,

hoo,

hoo,

hoo.

If I Lose Myself — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "If I Lose Myself" 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 D, 135 BPM.

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

About “If I Lose Myself”

Can I play "If I Lose Myself" 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 "If I Lose Myself" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "If I Lose Myself" by OneRepublic played in?
If I Lose Myself 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 "If I Lose Myself"?
The arrangement plays at 135 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "If I Lose Myself" 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 "If I Lose Myself"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "If I Lose Myself"?
"If I Lose Myself" was originally performed by OneRepublic. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "If I Lose Myself"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: A, Bm, D, Em, G.
What other songs by OneRepublic can I play here?
Try "COUNTING STARS", "I LIVED", "BURNING BRIDGES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "If I Lose Myself"?
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. "If I Lose Myself" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "If I Lose Myself"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "If I Lose Myself" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.