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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Losing Grip" by Avril Lavigne in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of C. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 100 BPM.

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

About “Losing Grip”

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Losing Grip"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature C. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
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 the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Losing Grip" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature C, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 100 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.