What key is "Losing My Religion" in?

"Losing My Religion" by R.E.M. is in the key of C with a tempo of 132 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Losing My Religion" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Losing My Religion" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Losing My Religion"?

This arrangement of "Losing My Religion" uses 9 chords: Am, C, Dm, Dm7, Em, F, F6, Fmaj7, +1 more.

How long does it take to learn "Losing My Religion" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by R.E.M. can I play here?

Try "EVERYBODY HURTS", "IT'S THE END OF THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT", "Everybody Hurts". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Oh,

life per is of ev ’ry wak ing hour, It’s big ger I’m than you choos ing you my are con fes (Am)sions me.

The lengths try ing to keep to, an eye on you dis tance in like a hurt, lost and blind ed fool, fool.

Oh no, I’ve said too much.

I set it up.

That’s Con me in the cor (Am)ner.

con er That’s this me in the spot hint of the light tu ry.

los ing Con my er re li (Am)gion

the slip try ing to keep brought me up to my with you failed.

and I don’t What know if I can do it.

ta sies come flail no, I’ve round?

said And too I’ve much.

said

I have n’t said too e nough.

I thought that I heard you laugh (F)ing.

I thought (Dm7)that I (G)heard you sing.

I (F)think I thought I saw (G)you try.

Ev er y whis per is of ev ’ry wak ing hour, It’s big ger I’m than you choos ing you my are con fes (Am)sions me.

The lengths try ing to keep to, an eye on you dis tance in like a hurt, lost and blind ed fool, fool.

Oh no, I’ve said too much.

I set it up.

That’s Con me in the cor (Am)ner.

sid er That’s this me in the spot hint of the light tu ry.

los ing Con my er re li (Am)gion

the slip try ing to keep brought me up to my with you failed.

and I don’t What know if I can do it.

ta sies come Oh no, I’ve round?

said And too I’ve much.

said

I have n’t said too e nough.

I thought that I heard you laugh (F)ing.

I thought (Dm7)that I (G)heard you sing.

I (F)think I thought I saw (G)you try.

Ev er y whis

But (C)that was just a dream.

(C)That was just a dream.

That’s me in the cor

But (F)that was just a dream.

(Am)Try.

Cry.

Why?

Try.

(F)That was just a dream, (G)just a (Am)dream, just a (G)dream, dream.

Losing My Religion by R.E.M.

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 132 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Losing My Religion”

What key is "Losing My Religion" in?: "Losing My Religion" by R.E.M. is in the key of C with a tempo of 132 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Losing My Religion" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Losing My Religion" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Losing My Religion"?: This arrangement of "Losing My Religion" uses 9 chords: Am, C, Dm, Dm7, Em, F, F6, Fmaj7, +1 more.
How long does it take to learn "Losing My Religion" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by R.E.M. can I play here?: Try "EVERYBODY HURTS", "IT'S THE END OF THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT", "Everybody Hurts". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.