Let Me Down Easy
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Intro
C Am F C
Let me down easy if you can
Am F
I'm not half as strong as you think I am
G F
It may seem like I don't care, baby, that's just my disguise
G F
Look closer and you'll see I'm still a kid behind the eyes
G F
I'm barely on my feet and one more lick would put me down
G F G
Show a little mercy, honey, I'm pleadin' with you now
C Am F C
Let me down easy if you can
Am F
I'm not half as strong as you think I am
E F
I guess I'll try to take it like a man
C Am F
Let me down easy if you can
G F
Maybe I'm the crazy one, 'cause there ain't no way it's you
G F
I guess I'll let you go 'cause it's the least that I could do
G F
Hopefully I'll make it and I'll be alright in time
G F G
I'll prob'ly go to pieces now, but darlin' you'll be fine
C Am F C
Let me down easy if you can
C Am F
I'm not half as strong as you think I am
Solo Bb F C Dm G
G F
Someday when we're older, we'll look back on this and smile
G F G
I though I had it handled, baby, I missed it by a mile
C Am F C
Let me down easy if you can
C Am F
I'm not half as strong as you think I am
E F
I guess I'll try to take it like a man
C Am F C
Let me down easy if you can
How to play Let Me Down Easy
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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.