Make Me Lose Control

by Eric Carmen
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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Make Me Lose Control" by Eric Carmen: 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 E, 112 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Make Me Lose Control”

What key is "Make Me Lose Control" by Eric Carmen played in?
Make Me Lose Control is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Make Me Lose Control"?
The arrangement plays at 112 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Make Me Lose Control" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Make Me Lose Control"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Make Me Lose Control"?
"Make Me Lose Control" was originally performed by Eric Carmen. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Make Me Lose Control"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: A, Amaj7, B, B7, C, C#m7, E, Emaj7, +2 more.
What other songs by Eric Carmen can I play here?
Try "NEVER GONNA FALL IN LOVE AGAIN", "All By Myself". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Make Me Lose Control" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Make Me Lose Control" by Eric Carmen. 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 "Make Me Lose Control" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in E, 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 "Make Me Lose Control" 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.