Drag Me Down

by One Direction
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Lyrics

I’ve got fi re in my (Bb)heart, I’m not scared of the (C)dark.

You’ve nev er seen it (Gm)look so eas (Am)y.

I got a riv er in my (Bb)soul; and ba by, you’re a (C)boat.

Ba by, you’re my (Gm)on ly rea (Am)son.

If (Dm)I did n’t have you, there would be (Bb)noth ing left, the (C)shell of a man who could nev er (Gm)be his best.

If (Dm)I did n’t have you, I’d nev er (Bb)see the sun.

You (C)taught me how to be (Gm)some one, yeah.

(Dm)All my life, you stood by me when no one else was (Gm)ev er be hind me.

(Dm)All these lights, they can’t blind me.

With your love, no (Gm)bod y can drag me (Dm)down.

my life, you stood by me when no one else was (Gm)ev er be hind me.

(Dm)All these lights, they can’t blind me.

With your love, no (Gm)bod y can drag me (Dm)down.

No bod y, no bod (C)y,

no (Gm)bod y can drag me down.

No bod y, no bod (C)y,

no (Gm)bod y can drag me (Dm)down.

I’ve got fi re in my (Dm)down.

No bod y, no bod (C)y,

no (Gm)bod y can drag me down.

No bod y, no bod (C)y,

no (Gm)bod y can drag me (Dm)down.

No bod y, no bod (C)y,

no (Gm)bod y can drag me down.

No bod y, no bod (C)y,

no (Gm)bod y can drag me (Gm)bod y can drag me (Dm)down.

Drag Me Down — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Drag Me Down" by One Direction in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of F, 128 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Drag Me Down”

Can I learn "Drag Me Down" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Drag Me Down" with hands-separate practice in F at 128 BPM.
What key is "Drag Me Down" by One Direction played in?
Drag Me Down is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Drag Me Down"?
The arrangement plays at 128 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Drag 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 "Drag Me Down"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Drag Me Down"?
"Drag Me Down" was originally performed by One Direction. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by One Direction can I play here?
Try "THEY DON'T KNOW ABOUT US", "DRAG ME DOWN", "OVER AGAIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Drag Me Down"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Drag Me Down" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Drag Me Down"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Drag Me Down" is in the key of F at 128 BPM.