I can’t light
no more of your dark
ness.
all my pic tures
seem to fade to black and white.
I’m grow ing tired,
and time stands still be fore
me;
fro zen here
on the lad der of my (G)life.
Too late
to save my (G)self from (F)fall
ing,
I took a chance
and (F)changed your way of life.
But you mis read
my (G)mean ing (G)when I (F)met
you,
closed the door
and (F)left me blind
ed
by the light.
Don’t let the sun
go (C)down on me;
al though I search my self, it’s al ways (D7)some one else I see.
I’d just al low a frag ment of your life
to wan der free.
But (F)los ing ev ’ry thing
(F)is (F5)like (Am7)the (Dm7)sun (C)go (F)ing (C)down (D)on (C)me.
I can’t find,
oh the right ro (F)man tic line;
but see me once,
and (F)see the way I feel.
Don’t dis card (C)me
(G)just be cause you think (C)I mean you harm.
But these cuts (F)I have,
oh, (F)they need (C)love
to help them heal.
(C)me.
Don’t let the sun
go (C)down on me;
al though I search my self, it’s al ways (D7)some one else I see.
I’d just al low a frag ment of your life
to wan der free.
But (F)los ing ev ’ry thing
(F)is (F5)like (Am7)the (Dm7)sun (C)go (F)ing (C)down (D)on (C)me.
Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me" by Elton John: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key C, 70 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me" by Elton John in?
- The backing track is in C at 70 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 The Sun Go Down On Me" 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 The Sun Go Down On Me"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me", 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 The Sun Go Down On Me" 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 The Sun Go Down On Me"?
- 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 The Sun Go Down On Me"?
- "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me" was originally performed by Elton John. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Elton John are available?
- Other accompaniments by Elton John: "2 Fingers Of Whiskey", "A Good Heart", "Blue Eyes". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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