Other arrangements of Let Me Down Slowly
Pick a learning view.
This night is (B)cold in the king dom.
I can feel you (A)fade a way
from the kitch en to the (B)bath room sink, and
your steps keep (A)me a wake.
Don’t (C#m)cut me down, throw me out, (B6)leave me here to waste.
I (G#m)once was a man with (A)dig ni ty and grace.
Now I’m (C#m)slip ping through the cracks of your (B6)cold em brace.
So (G#m)please,
please,
could you (C#m)find a way to let me down (G#m)slow ly?
A lit tle (G#m)sym pa thy I hope you can (A)show me.
If you (C#m)wan na go, then I’ll be so (G#m)lone ly.
If you’re (G#m)leav ing, ba by, let me down (A)slow ly.
Let me down, (C#m)down, let me down, down.
(G#m)Let me down, let me down, (G#m)down.
Let me down, down, (A)let me down.
If you (C#m)wan na go, then I’ll be so (G#m)lone ly.
If you’re (G#m)leav ing, ba by, let me down (A)slow ly.
Cold skin, drag my (B6)feet on the tile,
as I’m walk ing down the (A)cor ri dor.
And I know we have n’t (B6)talked in a while,
so I’m look ing for an (A)o pen door.
Don’t (A)slow ly.
And I can’t (C#m)stop my self from fall ing
down.
And I can’t (C#m)stop my self from fall ing
down.
And I can’t (C#m)stop my self from fall ing
down.
And I can’t (C#m)stop my self from fall ing
down.
And I can’t
Could you (C#m)find a way to let me down (G#m)slow ly?
A lit tle (G#m)sym pa thy I hope you can (A)show me.
If you (C#m)wan na go, then I’ll be so (G#m)lone ly.
If you’re (G#m)leav ing, ba by, let me down (CN.C.)slow ly.
Let me down, (C#m)down, let me down, down.
(G#m)Let me down, let me down, (G#m)down.
Let me down, down, (A)let me down.
If you (C#m)wan na go, then I’ll be so (G#m)lone ly.
If you’re (G#m)leav ing, ba by, let me down (A)slow ly.
If you (C#m)wan na go, then I’ll be so (G#m)lone ly.
If you’re (G#m)leav ing, ba by, let me down (CN.C.)slow ly.
Let Me Down Slowly — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Let Me Down Slowly" 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, 74 BPM.
This arrangement is a great way to build confidence with block chords in the key of E, where your left hand will sit comfortably around shapes like C#m, G#m, A, and B for most of the song.
The block bass pattern keeps your left hand steady—no fancy arpeggios—so focus on clean, even transitions between chord shapes.
Watch out for that C major chord: it's borrowed from outside the key and will feel like a surprising hand shift, so isolate any passage containing it and loop it slowly until the move feels automatic.
The B6 voicing is another one to drill on its own before playing through.
At 74 BPM you have breathing room, but don't rush—start even slower, hands separate, and lock in the rhythm before combining.
This is the piece that'll make your minor-chord transitions in sharp keys feel second nature.
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About “Let Me Down Slowly”
- Can I play "Let Me Down Slowly" 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 "Let Me Down Slowly" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Let Me Down Slowly" by Alec Benjamin played in?
- Let Me Down Slowly 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 "Let Me Down Slowly"?
- The arrangement plays at 74 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Let Me Down Slowly" 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 "Let Me Down Slowly"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Let Me Down Slowly"?
- "Let Me Down Slowly" was originally performed by Alec Benjamin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Let Me Down Slowly"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, B, B6, C, C#m, G#m.
- What other songs by Alec Benjamin can I play here?
- Try "I BUILT A FRIEND". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Let Me Down Slowly"?
- 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. "Let Me Down Slowly" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Let Me Down Slowly"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Let Me Down Slowly" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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