Right Down The Line

by Gerry Rafferty
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Lyrics

I know You know I (C)need your love,

you’ve got that hold ov er (F)me.

Long as I got your love,

you know that I’ll nev er (F)leave.

You’ve When I want ed you to (C)share my life, I (Am)had no doubt in my (F)mind.

And it’s been (C)you,

wom an,

(Am)right (C)down the (F)line.

I know You know I (C)lean on you,

on ly that you can er (F)see.

Chang es that I’ve been through

have left their mark on er (F)me.

You’ve been as con stant as a (C)north ern star, the (Am)bright est light that my (F)shines.

It’s it’s been (C)you,

wom an,

(Am)right (C)down the (F)line.

I just wan na (Bm)say

this is (G)my way of (E)tell ing you (A)ev er y thing I could (F)nev er say be (Dm)fore.

Yeah, this is (G)my way of (E)tell ing you that (A)ev er y day I’m (F)lov in’ you so much (Dm)more.

’Cause you be (C)lieved in me

through my dark est (F)night.

Put some thin’ bet ter in side of me,

you brought me in to the (F)light.

Threw a way all those (C)cra zy dreams,

I put them all be (F)hind.

And it was (C)you,

wom an,

(Am)right (C)down the (F)line.

I just wan na (Bm)say

this is (G)my way of (E)tell ing you (A)ev er y thing I could (F)nev er say be (Dm)fore.

Yeah, this is (G)my way of (E)tell ing you that (A)ev er y day I’m (F)lov in’ you so much (Dm)more.

If I should (C)doubt my self,

If I’m los in’ (F)ground.

I won’t turn to one else,

they’d on ly let me (F)down.

When I want ed you to (C)share my life,

I had no doubt in my (F)mind.

And it’s been (C)you

wom an,

(Am)right (C)down the (F)line.

Right Down The Line — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Right Down The Line" by Gerry Rafferty: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 130 BPM.

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

About “Right Down The Line”

What key is "Right Down The Line" by Gerry Rafferty played in?
Right Down The Line is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Right Down The Line"?
The arrangement plays at 130 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Right Down The Line" 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 "Right Down The Line"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Right Down The Line"?
"Right Down The Line" was originally performed by Gerry Rafferty. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Right Down The Line"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: A, Am, Bm, C, D, Dm, E, F, +1 more.
What other songs by Gerry Rafferty can I play here?
Try "BAKER STREET", "Baker Street", "Baker Street". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Right Down The Line" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Right Down The Line" by Gerry Rafferty. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Right Down The Line" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Right Down The Line" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.