What key is "Make Me Lose Control" in?

"Make Me Lose Control" by Eric Carmen is in the key of E with a tempo of 112 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Make Me Lose Control" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Make Me Lose Control" 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 "Make Me Lose Control"?

This arrangement of "Make Me Lose Control" uses 10 chords: A, Amaj7, B, B7, C, C#m7, E, Emaj7, +2 more.

How long does it take to learn "Make Me Lose Control" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Eric Carmen can I play here?

Try "NEVER GONNA FALL IN LOVE AGAIN", "All By Myself". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

I run a (A)comb through my (B)hair and step (A)out (B)in the (E)street,

and (E)the cit y’s the (A)col or of (B)green in the mid sum (E)mer heat,

oh, (B)yeah.

Jen ni fer’s got her dad dy’s car, she’s play in’ (Emaj7)“Up town” on the ster e o.

We go (F#m7sus)cruis in’ so close, the (F#m7)way they did long a go.

My (A)dar (B7)lin’, turn the ra di o up for that sweet (B7)sound; hold me close, nev er (A)let me go.

Keep the spir it a live, make me lose (B7)con trol,

(A)ba by, ba (B7)by.

When I look in your eyes, I go cra (B7)zy; fe ver’s high with the (A)lights down low.

(B7)So take me o ver the (A)edge, make me lose (B7)con trol.

We put the (A)top down and (B)park ’neath the (A)moon (B)in the (E)sky,

and (E)the wind is so (A)hard in our (B)hair like a fire in (E)Ju ly,

oh, (B)yeah.

Jen ni fer’s sing in’ “Stand By Me” and she knows (Emaj7)ev ’ry sin gle word by heart.

Was love (F#m7sus)al ways this good the (F#m7)or could this just the start?

Oh, (A)dar (B7)lin’, turn the ra di o up for that sweet (B7)sound; hold me close, nev er (A)let me go.

Keep this feel in’ a live, make me lose (B7)con trol,

(A)ba by, ba (B7)by.

When I look in your eyes, I go cra (B7)zy; fe ver’s high with the (A)lights down low.

(B7)So take me o ver the (A)edge, make me lose (B7)con trol.

When my ba by comes home and we’re mov in’ in time,

and the heat from your touch makes me feel like I’m los in’ my mind,

oh, yeah.

And (E)then they “Back In My (A)Arms (B)A gain”;

we (E)close our (E)eyes, we start re (A)mem ber in’ (B)when.

We (E)start to (E)kiss and now the (A)feel in’s in (B)tense,

and (E)we just (E)pray that this (A)night nev (B)er ends,

whoa, oh.

My dar lin’, turn the ra di o up for that sweet (B7)sound; hold me close, nev er (A)let me go.

Take me o ver the edge, make me lose (B7)con trol,

(A)ba by, ba (B7)by.

When I look in your eyes, I go cra (B7)zy; fe ver’s high with the (A)lights down low.

(B7)So take me o ver the (A)edge, make me lose (B7)con trol.

(A)Ba by, ba (B7)by,

Make Me Lose Control by Eric Carmen

Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 112 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Make Me Lose Control”

What key is "Make Me Lose Control" in?: "Make Me Lose Control" by Eric Carmen is in the key of E with a tempo of 112 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Make Me Lose Control" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Make Me Lose Control" 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 "Make Me Lose Control"?: This arrangement of "Make Me Lose Control" uses 10 chords: A, Amaj7, B, B7, C, C#m7, E, Emaj7, +2 more.
How long does it take to learn "Make Me Lose Control" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Eric Carmen can I play here?: Try "NEVER GONNA FALL IN LOVE AGAIN", "All By Myself". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.