Drag Me Down

by One Direction
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Lyrics

I’ve got fi re for a (Ab)heart, I’m not scared of the (Bb)dark.

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

I got a riv er for a (Ab)soul; and, ba by, you’re a (Bb)boat.

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

If (Cm)I did n’t have you, there would be (Ab)noth ing left,

the (Bb)shell of a man who could nev er (Fm)be his best.

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

You (Bb)taught me how to be (Fm)some one, yeah.

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

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

With your love, no (Fm)bod y can drag me (Cm)All my life, you stood by me when no one else was (Fm)ev er be hind me.

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

With your love, no (Fm)bod y (CN.C.)can drag me (Cm)down.

No bod y, no bod (Bb)y,

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

No bod y, no bod (Bb)y,

no (Fm)bod y can drag me down.

I’ve got fi re for a (Ab)heart, I’m not scared of the (Bb)dark.

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

I got a riv er for a (Ab)soul; and, ba by, you’re a (Bb)boat.

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

If (Cm)I did n’t have you, there would (Eb)be (Abmaj7)noth ing left,

the (Bb)shell of a man who could nev er (Fm)be his best.

If (Cm)I did n’t have you, I’d nev er (Abmaj7)see the sun.

You (Bb)taught me how to be (Fm)some one, yeah.

(Fm)bod y can drag me (Cm)down.

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

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

With your love, no (Fm)bod y can drag me (Cm)down.

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

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

With your love, no (Fm)bod y (CN.C.)can drag me (Cm)down.

No bod y, no bod (Bb)y,

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

No bod y, no bod (Bb)y,

no (Fm)bod y can drag me (Cm)down.

No bod y, no bod (Bb)y,

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

No bod y, no bod (Bb)y,

no (Fm)bod y can drag me (Fm)bod y can drag me down.

Drag Me Down — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Drag Me Down" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Ab, 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Drag Me Down

Why does "Drag Me Down" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Drag Me Down".
What key is "Drag Me Down" by One Direction played in?
Drag Me Down is arranged in the key of Ab 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 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Drag 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 "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 chords are used in "Drag Me Down"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Bb, C, Cm, Eb, Fm, Gm.
What other songs by One Direction can I play here?
Try "THEY DON'T KNOW ABOUT US", "OVER AGAIN", "HAPPILY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Drag Me Down"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Drag Me Down".
Can I see all the notes in "Drag Me Down"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Ab at 120 BPM.

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