You Let Me Down
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F# C#
You, evergreen, the fire in my past
F# C#
Can't run free if I keep looking back
D#m
It's a lost cause
It's a bad bet
F#
It's a storm but
G#
Gotta face it
F#
Oh, I
C#
I love you but you let me down
F#
Yeah, oh, I
C#
I love you but you let me down
F# C#
The last time for an eternity
F# C#
You're only mine when I am on my feet
D#m
You're elusive
And it kills me
F#
Inconclusive
G#
Never ending
F#
Oh, I
C#
I love you but you let me down
F#
Yeah, oh, I
C#
I love you but you let me down
F#
And I'll go as fast as I can
C#
No time for a moment to myself
F#
And I'll go as fast as I can
C#
I swear on my life it's for the best
D#m
And I might call you
On your birthday
F# G#
Cover words I wanted to say
D#m
With some small talk
And I'll tear up
F#
But I'll go on
G#
And I'll hang up
F#
Before I can say
C#
I love you but you let me down
F#
Oh, I
C#
I love you but you let me down
F#
And I'll go as fast as I can
C#
No time for a moment to myself
F#
And I'll go as fast as I can
C#
I swear on my life it's for the best
D#m
Though our moment
Kept us waiting
F#
I will keep it
G#
Keep it sacred
D#m
Like it's golden
Wish you nothing
F#
But an exhale
G#
And I'm hoping
F#
You hear when I say
C#
I never meant to let you down
F#
Oh, I
C#
I love you but you let me down
How to play You Let Me Down
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#. 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.