Too Much To Ask

by Avril Lavigne
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Lyrics

It’s the (G)first time I ev (D)er felt this lone ly.

I (G)wish some one would cure this (Em)pain.

It’s (C)fun ny when you (Gmaj7)think it’s gon na (Em)work out,

’til you chose (C)weed o ver me.

You’re so (Em)lame.

I (G)thought you were cool un til the (Em)point,

(G)up un til the point you did n’t (Em)call me when you said you would.

(C)Fi n’ly fig ured (Gmaj7)out you’re all the (Em)same.

Al ways (C)com in’ up with (Gmaj7)some kind of sto ry.

(G)Ev ’ry time I try to (G)make you (C)smile

you’re (G)al ways feel in’ (G)sor ry for your (C)self.

(G)Ev ’ry time I try to (D)make you (Em)laugh,

you can’t, you’re too (Cmaj7)tough.

You think you’re love (C#)less

Is that too (Cmaj7)much that I’m (Gmaj7)ask in’ for?

(G)Thought you‘d come a (D)round when I ig (Em)nored you.

Sort of (G)thought you’d have the (D)de cen cy to (Em)change.

But, (C)babe, I guess you (Gmaj7)did n’t take that (Em)warn ing

’cause (C)I’m not a bout

to (Em)look at your (Gmaj9)face a gain.

(G)Can’t you see that you (G)lie to your self?

You (G)can’t see the (G)world through a (C)mir

(D5)ror.

(G)It won’t be (D)too late (Em)when the smoke clears

’cause (C#)I,

I am still (Cmaj7)here.

But (G)ev ’ry time I try to (G)make you (Cmaj7)smile

you’d (G)al ways go off feel in’ (G)sor ry for your (C)self.

(G)Ev ’ry time I try to (D)make you (Em)laugh,

you’d stand like a (Cmaj7)stone, a lone in your (C#)zone.

Is that too (Cmaj7)much that I’m (Gmaj7)ask in’ for?

(Em)Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah,

can’t find where I am.

(Em)Ly ing here a lone in fear.

A fraid of the dark.

No (Em)one to claim.

A lone a gain.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Too Much To Ask — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Too Much To Ask" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 144 BPM.

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

About “Too Much To Ask”

Where are the chord symbols for "Too Much To Ask" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Too Much To Ask" is in G.
What key is "Too Much To Ask" by Avril Lavigne played in?
Too Much To Ask is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Too Much To Ask"?
The arrangement plays at 144 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Too Much To Ask" 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 "Too Much To Ask"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Too Much To Ask"?
"Too Much To Ask" 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.
Does "Too Much To Ask" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Too Much To Ask" is in the key of G at 144 BPM.
What chords are in "Too Much To Ask"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.