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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Don't Bring Me Down" by Electric Light Orchestra: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of A, 116 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Don't Bring Me Down”
- What key is "Don't Bring Me Down" by Electric Light Orchestra played in?
- Don't Bring Me Down is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Don't Bring Me Down"?
- The arrangement plays at 116 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Don't Bring Me Down" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Don't Bring Me Down"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Don't Bring Me Down"?
- "Don't Bring Me Down" was originally performed by Electric Light Orchestra. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Don't Bring Me Down"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, C, D, E, F#m, G.
- What other songs by Electric Light Orchestra can I play here?
- Try "ALL OVER THE WORLD", "ROCKARIA", "MR. BLUE SKY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Don't Bring Me Down" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Don't Bring Me Down" by Electric Light Orchestra. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Don't Bring Me Down" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in A, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Don't Bring Me Down" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.


