Don't Let It Bring You Down
View chords used in this chart
Intro C Bb C Eb (Two times)
C
Old man lying by the side of the road
Cm7
With the lorries rolling by
F
Blue moon sinking from the weight of the load
Ab Gm7
And the buildings scrape the sky
C
Cold wind rippling down the alley at dawn
Cm7
And the morning paper fly
F
Dead man lying at the side of the road
Ab Gm7
And the daylight in his eyes
Gm7 F7
Don't let it bring you down
Eb
It's only castles burning
Dm7
Find someone who's turning
C
And you will come around
Interlude: C Bb C Eb C Bb C Eb
C
Blind man running through the light of the night
Cm7
With an answer in his hand
F
Come on down to the river of sight and
Ab Gm7
You can really understand
C
Red light flashin' through the window in the rain
Cm7
Can you hear the sirens moan?
F
White cane lying in the gutter in the lane
Ab Gm7
And you're walking home alone
Interlude: C Bb C Eb (Two times)
C
Don't let it bring you down
F
It's only castles burning just
Dm7
Find someone who's turning
C
And you will come around
Interlude: C Bb C Eb (Two times)
C
Don't let it bring you down
F
It's only castles burning just
Dm7
Find someone who's turning
C
And you will come around
Solo finish: C Bb C Eb (Two times)
How to play Don't Let It Bring You Down
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.