Wont Let You Down
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D G A D^¿
I've got a new song for you one that I wrote yesterday
G A D
It doesn't have a tune in fact it's so new it ain't got a name
Bm G D F#m
For that life of whiskey and wine was so fine for awhile
A G D F#m
Oh with the years and the times and the styles
Bm G A Bm G A
Then you walked in the room cut through the gloom
Bm G Em A
You made a new mood it wasn't too soon
D F#m
And I won't let you down I won't let you down
G A D A
Even though I may not know everything that's around
D F#m
And don't let me down don't let me down
G A D G D
I'll give you my word my word is all that I have
Bm G Bm G Bm G Em A D
D G A D
Now I went to see the gypsy queen just to find out where I stand
G A ^D
She said you don't need any thing you've got it all
D
In the palm of your hand
Bm G D F#m
For that life of whiskey and wine was so fine for awhile
A G D F#m
Oh with the years and the times and the styles
Bm G A Bm G A
Since you walked in the room cut through the gloom
Bm G Em A
You made a new mood it wasn't too soon
D F#m
And I won't let you down I won't let you down
G A D A
Even though I may not know everything that's around
D F#m
And don't let me down don't let me down
G A D G D
I'll give you my word my word is all that I have
Bm G Bm G Bm G Bm
Copyright @ 1979 Gene Clark Music(BMI)^¿
From the "City" LP Capital Records
How to play Wont Let You Down
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What is the starting chord?
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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.