Don't Let Me Down

by The Beatles
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Lyrics

Don’t let me (F#m)down,

(Amaj7)don’t let me (E)down.

Don’t let me (F#m)down,

(Amaj7)don’t let me (Esus)down.

No bod y ev er loved me like she (F#m7)does me

oo she (F#m)does.

me,

she Yes, she (E)does.

And if some bod y loved me like she (F#m)do me,

oo she (F#m)do me.

she Yes, she (E)does.

Don’t let me (F#m)down,

(Amaj7)don’t let me (E)down.

Don’t let me (F#m)down,

(Amaj7)don’t let me (Esus)down.

I’m in love for the first time.

Don’t you know it’s gon na (B)last.

It’s a love that lasts for (B7)ev er,

it’s a love that had no (E)past.

Don’t let me (Esus)down.

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

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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 E, 72 BPM.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to get comfortable with major-seventh and seventh chord shapes in the key of E.

Your left hand follows an oompah bass pattern — root note, then chord, root, chord — so lock that in at a slow tempo before adding the right hand melody.

At 72 BPM it's unhurried, which means every hesitation between chords will be audible, so pay special attention to the Esus4-to-E resolution and the shift from F#m to F#m7 — those small finger adjustments need to feel automatic.

I'd suggest looping just the F#m7-to-B7 transition hands-separate until it's smooth, because that's where most students stumble.

Once you can keep the left-hand oompah steady without thinking, layer in the melody and let the right hand breathe naturally with the phrasing.

This is the song that'll build your confidence moving between major, sus, and seventh chords without breaking your rhythmic flow — a skill you'll use constantly from here on out.

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 E 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 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Don't Let Me Down" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
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 chords are used in "Don't Let Me Down"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: Amaj7, B, B7, E, Esus4, F#m, F#m7.
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 perfect for first-time players.
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.

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