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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Don't Let Me Down" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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

Where are the chord symbols for "Don't Let Me Down" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Don't Let Me Down" is in E.
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.
Does "Don't Let Me Down" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Don't Let Me Down" is in the key of E at 72 BPM.
What chords are in "Don't Let Me Down"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of E, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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