Don't Let Me Down

by The Beatles
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Looking to play this yourself? Try the standard piano arrangement of “Don't Let Me Down”
Two-handed piano arrangement — color-coded notes, lead sheet, sheet music. Learn it yourself.

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Lyrics

Don’t let me (F#m)down,

don’t let me (E)down.

Don’t let me (F#m)down,

don’t let me (E)down.

No bod y (CN.C.)ev er loved me like she does,

ooh, she does,

yes, she does.

And if some bod y (CN.C.)love me like she do me,

ooh, she do

yes, she does.

(CN.C.)Don’t let me (F#m)down,

don’t let me (E)down.

Don’t let me (F#m)down,

don’t let me (E)down.

And from the (CN.C.)first time that she real ly done me,

done me,

she done me good.

I guess no (CN.C.)ev er real ly done

done me,

she done me good.

(CN.C.)Don’t let me

I’m in love (CN.C.)for the first time,

don’t you know it’s gon na last.

It’s a love that lasts for ev er,

it’s a love that has no past.

(CN.C.)Don’t let me (F#m)down,

don’t let me (E)down.

Don’t let me (F#m)down,

don’t let me (E)down.

Don't Let Me Down — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "Don't Let Me Down" by The Beatles as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in E — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 82 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (E) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Don't Let Me Down”

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Don't Let Me Down" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key E, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Don't Let Me Down" by The Beatles in?
The backing track is in E at 82 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Don't Let Me Down" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Don't Let Me Down"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Don't Let Me Down", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Don't Let Me Down" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Don't Let Me Down"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Don't Let Me Down"?
"Don't Let Me Down" was originally performed by The Beatles. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by The Beatles are available?
Other accompaniments by The Beatles: "All You Need Is Love", "All You Need Is Love", "Back In The U.S.S.R.". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of E, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Don't Let Me Down" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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