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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Losing Grip" by Avril Lavigne in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of C, 100 BPM.

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

About “Losing Grip”

Can I learn "Losing Grip" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — 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 "Losing Grip" with hands-separate practice in C at 100 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Losing Grip"?
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 "Losing Grip" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Losing Grip"?
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. "Losing Grip" is in the key of C at 100 BPM.