Losing Grip

by Avril Lavigne
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Lyrics

Are you a ware (F6/9)of what you make me feel

(F6/9)ba by?

Right now I feel (F6/9)in vis i ble to you.

Like I’m not (F6/9)real.

Did n’t you (F6/9)feel me lock my arms a round you?

(F6/9)Why’d you turn a way?

(F6/9)Here’s what I have to say.

I was left to cry there.

Wait in’ (F6/9)out side there, grin nin’ with a (G)lost stare.

(F6/9)That’s when I de cid ed, (Asus2)why

(Em)should (G5)I (Fsus2)care?

(G5)’Cause (Asus2)you weren’t there when (Em)I was scared.

(Fsus2)I was so a (D5)lone.

(Asus2)You,

you need (G5)to lis ten.

(G5)I’m (Asus2)start in’ to trip.

I’m (Em)los in’ my grip (G5)and I’m (Fsus2)in this thing a (D)lone.

Am I just some (F6/9)chick you placed be side you (F6/9)to take some bod y’s place?

When you turn (F6/9)a round can you rec og nize (F6/9)my face?

You used to (F6/9)love me, you used to hug me.

(F6/9)But that was n’t the case.

(F6/9)Ev ’ry thing was n’t O K.

(Fsus2)in this thing a (D5)lone.

(D)Cry’n out (F6)loud, I’m cry’n out loud.

(D)Cry’n out (F6)loud, I’m cry’n out loud.

(Fsus2)O pen your eyes.

(Fsus2)O pen up wide.

(Asus2)Why

(Em7)should I care?

(G5)’Cause (Asus2)you weren’t there when (Em7)I was scared.

(Fsus2)I was so a lone.

(Asus2)Why

(Em)should (G5)I (Fsus2)care?

(G5)’Cause (Asus2)you weren’t there when (Em)I was scared.

(Fsus2)I was so a (D5)lone.

(Asus2)Why

(Em)should (G5)I (Fsus2)care?

(G5)If (Asus2)you don’t care, then (Em)I don’t care.

(G5)We’re not (Fsus2)go in’ an y where.

(Asus2)Why

(Em)should (G5)I (Fsus2)care?

(G5)’Cause (Asus2)you weren’t there when (Em)I was scared.

(Fsus2)I was so a (D5)lone.

(Asus2)Why

(Em)should (G5)I (Fsus2)care?

(G5)If (Asus2)you don’t care, then (Em)I don’t care.

(G5)We’re not (Fsus2)go in’ an y where.

Losing Grip — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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About “Losing Grip”

Can I play "Losing Grip" 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 "Losing Grip" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Losing Grip" by Avril Lavigne played in?
Losing Grip 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 "Losing Grip"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Losing Grip" 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 "Losing Grip"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Losing Grip"?
"Losing Grip" was originally performed by Avril Lavigne. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Losing Grip"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: Asus2, D, Dpow, Em, Em7, F6, Fsus2, G, +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 "Losing Grip"?
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. "Losing Grip" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Losing Grip"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Losing Grip" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.