Way Down

by Elvis Presley
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Lyrics

(C)Babe, you’re get tin’ clos er,

the lights are go in’ dim.

The sound dred of your breath in’ on has made the mood I’m in.

(F7)All of my re sist ance

is (F7)ly in’ on the floor,

you’re (C)tak ing is me to plac es

that (G7)I’ve nev er been be fore.

Oo!

And I can (G7)feel it,

feel it,

feel it,

feel it.

Way down where the mu sic plays,

way down like a tid al wave.

Way down where the fires blaze, way (F)down,

(F)down,

(F)way, (C)way (G7)on (C)down.

(Way on down.)

(C)Oo, my head is spin nin’,

you got me in your spell.

A hun dred mag ic fin gers

on a whirl ing car ou sel.

The (F7)med i cine with in me

no (F7)doc tor could pre scribe.

you’re (C)Your love is do in’ some thing

that (G7)I just er can’t de scribe.

Oo!

And I can (G7)feel it,

feel it,

feel it,

feel it.

Way down where the mu sic plays,

way down like a tid al wave.

Way down where the fires blaze, way (F)down,

(F)down,

(F)way, (C)way (G7)on (C)down.

(Way on down.)

Hold me a gain as tight as you can, I need you so.

Ba by, let’s go!

down.)

(F)Down,

(F)way, (C)way (G7)on (C)down.

(Way on down.)

Way Down — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Way 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 C, 100 BPM.

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

About “Way Down”

Why does "Way 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 "Way Down".
What key is "Way Down" by Elvis Presley played in?
Way Down is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Way Down"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Way 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 "Way Down"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Way Down"?
"Way Down" was originally performed by Elvis Presley. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Elvis Presley can I play here?
Try "C'MON EVERYBODY", "A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION", "BURNING LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Way 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 "Way Down".
Can I see all the notes in "Way 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 C at 100 BPM.