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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Way Down" by Elvis Presley: 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 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”

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 there a karaoke version of "Way Down" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Way Down" by Elvis Presley. 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 "Way Down" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, 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 "Way Down" 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.