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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Drag 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 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

Can I play "Drag 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 "Drag Me Down" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Drag 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. "Drag Me Down" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Drag 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 "Drag Me Down" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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