Losing My Religion

by R.E.M.
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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Losing My Religion" by R.E.M.: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 132 BPM.

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

About “Losing My Religion”

What key is "Losing My Religion" by R.E.M. played in?
Losing My Religion 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 My Religion"?
The arrangement plays at 132 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Losing My Religion" 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 My Religion"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Losing My Religion"?
"Losing My Religion" was originally performed by R.E.M.. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Losing My Religion"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: Am, C, Dm, Dm7, Em, F, F6, Fmaj7, +1 more.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Losing My Religion" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Losing My Religion" by R.E.M.. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Losing My Religion" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Losing My Religion" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.