Don't Let Me Down

by The Beatles
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Lyrics

Don’t let me (Gm7)down,

don’t let me (F)down.

Don’t let me (Gm7)down,

don’t let me (F)down.

No bod y ev er loved me like she (Gm7)does, me,

oo, she (Gm7)does, me, she yes, she (F)does.

And if some bod y loved me like she (Gm7)do me,

oo she (Gm7)do me,

she yes, she (F)does.

Don’t let me (Gm7)down,

don’t let me (F)down.

Don’t let me (Gm7)down,

don’t let me (F)down.

I’m in love for the first time.

Don’t you know it’s gon na (C)last?

It’s a love that lasts for (C7)ev er,

it’s a love that had no (F)past.

Don’t let me

don’t let me (F)down!

Don't Let Me Down — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

Learn "Don't Let Me Down" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 80 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

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About “Don't Let Me Down”

Can I play "Don't Let Me Down" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Don't Let Me Down" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Don't Let Me Down" by The Beatles played in?
Don't Let Me Down is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Don't Let Me Down"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Don't Let Me Down" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Don't Let 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 Let Me Down"?
"Don't Let Me Down" was originally performed by The Beatles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?
Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Don't Let Me Down"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Don't Let Me Down" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Don't Let Me Down"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Don't Let Me Down" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.