What key is "Don't Bring Me Down" in?

"Don't Bring Me Down" by Electric Light Orchestra is in the key of A with a tempo of 116 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Don't Bring Me Down" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Don't Bring Me Down" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Don't Bring Me Down"?

This arrangement of "Don't Bring Me Down" uses 6 chords: A, C, D, E, F#m, G.

How long does it take to learn "Don't Bring Me Down" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Electric Light Orchestra can I play here?

Try "ALL OVER THE WORLD", "ROCKARIA", "MR. BLUE SKY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

You got me run nin’, go in’ out of my mind.

You got me think in’ that I’m wast in’ my time.

Don’t bring me (D)down,

no, no, no, no, (A)no,

ooh, ooh.

I’ll (C)tell you once more, be fore I (G)get off the floor, don’t bring me (A)down.

You wan na stay out with your fan cy friends.

I’m tell in’ you, it’s got ta be ev the end.

Don’t bring me (D)down,

no, no, no, no, (A)no,

ooh, ooh.

I’ll (C)tell you once more, be fore I (G)get off the floor, don’t bring me (A)down.

Don’t bring me down,

Bruce.

Don’t bring me down,

Bruce.

Don’t bring me down,

Bruce.

Don’t bring me down.

What hap pened to the girl I used of to know?

You let your mind out some where down in’ the road.

Don’t bring me (D)down,

no, no, no, no, (A)no,

ooh, ooh.

I’ll (C)tell you once more, be fore I (G)get off the floor, don’t bring me (A)down.

You’re al ways talk in’ ’bout your cra zy nights.

One of these days, you’re gon na get ev it right.

Don’t bring me (D)down,

no, no, no, no, (A)no,

ooh, ooh.

I’ll (C)tell you once more, be fore I (G)get off the floor, don’t bring me (A)down.

Don’t bring me down,

Bruce.

Don’t bring me down,

Bruce.

Don’t bring me down,

Bruce.

Don’t bring me down.

(A)down.

Don’t bring me down,

Bruce.

Don’t bring me down,

Bruce.

Don’t bring me down,

Bruce.

Don’t bring me down.

You’re look in’ good, just like a snake in the grass.

One of these days you’re gon na break your glass.

Don’t bring me (D)down,

no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, (A)no,

ooh ooh.

I’ll (C)tell you once more, be fore I (G)get off the floor, don’t bring me (A)down.

(A)down, down, down, down, down, down.

I’ll (C)tell you once more, be fore I (G)get off the (D)floor, don’t bring me (A)down.

Don't Bring Me Down by Electric Light Orchestra

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 116 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Don't Bring Me Down”

What key is "Don't Bring Me Down" in?: "Don't Bring Me Down" by Electric Light Orchestra is in the key of A with a tempo of 116 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Don't Bring Me Down" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Don't Bring Me Down" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Don't Bring Me Down"?: This arrangement of "Don't Bring Me Down" uses 6 chords: A, C, D, E, F#m, G.
How long does it take to learn "Don't Bring Me Down" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Electric Light Orchestra can I play here?: Try "ALL OVER THE WORLD", "ROCKARIA", "MR. BLUE SKY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.