Let Her Down Easy

by George Michael
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You’re top (Ab)man on scene.

You (Db)don’t think life comes in be tween.

But (Bbm7)hey, she’s just

sev en teen, yeah.

She (Db)feels like she’s a (Ab)world ly girl but (Db)man, you’ve been a (Fm)round the world.

She’s (Bbm7)just some (Eb9sus4)wor ried

dad dy’s (Db)girl.

E ven (Bbm7)though there’s noth ing I can say

to cheat (Eb)you and na ture an y way.

Let her down (Ab)eas y.

Her (Db)heart is on a dime.

Let her down (Ab)eas y

and (Bbm)she’ll grow (Eb9sus4)up in (Ab)time.

In her (Ab)straw ber ry eyes, the (Db)way she sees you (Ab)sig ni fies

(Eb9sus4)that she’s sus cep ti ble to your vel vet lies.

But (Db)if you must lay her (Ab)down

may a (Db)but ter scotch glow be her (Fm)dress ing gown.

(Bbm7)Please do not lead her on when, on (Db)when

you (Ab)leave town.

E ven (Bbm7)though there’s noth ing I can say

to cheat (Eb)you and na ture an y way.

Let her down

the line.

Let her down

(Bbm)you’ll

She’s a (Ab)wom an now with a (Db)daugh ter to (Ab)make her proud.

(Eb9sus4)In the cray on world of pa per clouds.

She (Db)still

re (Ab)mem

bers you.

The first boy that she (Fm)gave it to.

(Bbm7)And she laughs at how

lit (Db)tle then she (Ab)leave town.

E ven (Ab)knew.

E ven (Ab)eas y

and (Bbm7)she’ll grow (Eb9sus4)up in (Ab)time.

Whoa,

(Ab)in time.

Let Her Down Easy — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "Let Her Down Easy" by George Michael as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Db — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 60 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Db) 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 “Let Her Down Easy

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Let Her Down Easy" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Db, 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 "Let Her Down Easy" by George Michael in?
The backing track is in Db at 60 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 "Let Her Down Easy" 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 "Let Her Down Easy"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Let Her Down Easy", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Let Her Down Easy" 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 "Let Her Down Easy"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Let Her Down Easy"?
"Let Her Down Easy" was originally performed by George Michael. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by George Michael are available?
Other accompaniments by George Michael: "Careless Whisper", "Careless Whisper", "I Can't Make You Love Me". 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 Db, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Let Her Down Easy" 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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