Losing Grip

by Avril Lavigne
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Lyrics

Are you a ware of (F6/9)what you make me (G)feel, (F6/9)ba by?

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

Like I’m not real.

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

(F6/9)Why’d you turn a way?

Here’s (F6/9)what I have to (G)say.

I was left to (Asus2)cry there.

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

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

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

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

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

(Asus2)You,

you need (G5)to lis ten.

I’m (Em)start in’ to trip.

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

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

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

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

But (F6/9)that was n’t the case.

Ev ’ry (F6/9)thing was n’t O (G)K.

I was left to (F6)Cry’n out loud, I’m (F6)cry’n out loud.

(D)Cry’n out (F6)loud.

I’m (Gsus2)cry’n out (F6)loud.

(Fsus2)O pen your eyes.

(Fsus2)O pen up wide.

(Em7)Why

should I (Fsus2)care?

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

(Fsus2)I was so a lone.

(Asus2)Why

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

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

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

(Asus2)Why

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

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

We’re (Fsus2)not go’n’ an y (D5)where.

(Asus2)Why

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

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

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

(Asus2)Why

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

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

We’re (Fsus2)not go’n’ an y (D5)where.

Losing Grip — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Losing Grip" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 100 BPM.

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

About “Losing Grip”

Why does "Losing Grip" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Losing Grip".
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?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
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 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.
Is this real sheet music for "Losing Grip"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Losing Grip".
Can I see all the notes in "Losing Grip"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 100 BPM.