I'll Always Let You Down
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[Intro ]
(repeat x 6)
Em D C
[Verso 1]
Em D C
I'll always let you down
Em D C
No solemn promise, just the oath of a clown
Em D C
I say I'm listening, but I'll never come around
[Refrão]
Em D C
Yeah, I swear I'll always let you down
Em D C
I swear I'll always let you down
[Verso 2]
Em D C
I'll disappear in the crowd
Em D C
Trade my complexion for another round
Em D C
Somehow I'll piss away that money I found
[Refrão]
Em D C
Yeah, I swear I'll always let you down
Em D C
I swear I'll always let you down
[Verso 3]
Am C
Suppose there's a cure no demand could secure
Em C
Levity here is not enough
Am C
Although they're obscure, my convictions are pure
Em C
And if you endure my love
[Refrão]
Em D C
I'll always let you down
Em D C
I'll always let you down
[Pós-Refrão]
D C
On a new day, we will carry on
D
How can I say?
C
I swear I'll always...
Instrumental
Em D C
Em D C
[Verso 4]
Em D C
So if I'm met with a frown
Em D C
First sign of trouble, time to get out of town
Em D C
I say I'm leaving, but I'll turn the car around
[Refrão]
Em D C
I swear I'll always let you down
Em D C Am
I swear I'll always let you down
[Pós-Refrão]
C Em C
Heaven knows I'd like to ho - ld you forever
D C
On a new day, we will carry on
D C Em D
How can I say, "We're right where we belong"?
C Em D C
Heaven knows I'd like to ho - ld you forever
[Refrão]
Em D C
I'll always let you down
Em D C
Down, down, down
Em D C
I'll always let you down
Em D C
Down, down, down
How to play I'll Always Let You Down
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.