Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me

by Elton John
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Lyrics

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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

Classic piano notation for "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me" by Elton John as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in C — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 70 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

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.

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About “Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key C, 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 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.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of C, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me" 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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