Dragging Me Down
View chords used in this chart
Intro: F#m G A G
F#m G A G
I would search this world for you
F#m G A G
Even though you can't imagine
F#m G A G
I wanna take you to China
F#m G A G
I wanna kiss you in Rome
F#m G A G
I'd use rocket ships, mine sweepers
F#m G A G
Transistor radio receivers
F#m G
I wanna hold you
A G
Wanna hold you too tight
F#m G
Gonna break every bone
A G
Of everybody in sight
A D
When I´m flying so high
(flying so high)
A D
Like a bird in the sky
D F
But you´re dragging me down, yeah
D F
But you´re dragging me down, yeah
D F
But you´re dragging me down
Down, down down
( F#m G A G )
F#m G A G
I hear your talking and whispers
F#m G A G
Pale drawn out nails and fingers
F#m G A G
I'm seeing shapes behind the curtain
F#m G
You're looking older
A G
But you can't be certain
F#m G
You're so tired
(you're so tired)
A G
But you just can't sleep
F#m G
You're so shallow
(you're so shallow)
A G
But you're in too deep
F#m G
Your hands shaking, body's lifting
A G
Body's mine
F#m G A G
I know, I know, 'cause I told you so
A D
When I´m flying so high
(flying so high)
A D
Like a bird in the sky
D F
But you´re dragging me down, yeah
D F
But you´re dragging me down, yeah
D F
But you´re dragging me down
Down, down down
F#m
Oh, you're dragging me down
Bm F#m
Oh you're dragging me down
F#m
Drag, drag, dragging me down
Bm F#m
Oh you're dragging me down
F#m
Oh, you're dragging me, dragging me
Bm F#m
Dragging me, oh
F#m
(You're dragging me down)
( F#m G A G )
F#m G A G
I never can quite remember
F#m G A G
(oh) Was it June, July or September?
F#m G A G
That you sold your soul to me, to me
F#m G A G
That you sold your soul to me, to me
A D
When I´m flying so high
(flying so high)
A D
Like a storm in the sky
D F
But you´re dragging me down, yeah
D F
But you´re dragging me down, yeah
D F
But you´re dragging me down
Down, down down
A D
When I´m flying so high
(flying so high)
A D
Like a star in the sky
D F
But you´re dragging me down, yeah
D F
But you´re dragging me down, yeah
D F
But you´re dragging me down
Down, down down
F G D
(Dragging me down)
How to play Dragging Me Down
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#m. 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.