Going Down
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D5
I'm going down
D5 C5 G5 F5 D5
I'm going, down, down, down, down, down
G5
Yes, I'm going down, yeah
D5 C5 G5 F5 D5
I'm going down, down, down, down, down
A5
Yes, I've got my big feet in the window
D5 C5 G5 F5 D5
Got my head on the ground
D5
Let me down
D5 C5 G5 F5 D5
And close that box car door
G5
Yes, let me down
D5 C5 G5 F5 D5
And close that box car door
A5
Well, I'm goin' back to Chattanooga
D5 C5 G5 F5 D5
And sleep on sister Irene's door
D5
Yes, I'm going down
D5 C5 G5 F5 D5
I'm going, down, down, down, down, down
G5
I'm going down
D5 C5 G5 F5 D5
I'm going, down, down, down, down, down
A5
Yes, I got my big feet in the window
D5 C5 G5 F5
I got my head on the ground
How to play Going Down
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D5. 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.