You Let Me Down
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Intro
Dm Gm7 E7 A7
[Verso 1]
Dm Gm7 Dm
You told me that I was like an angel
Dm Gm7 Dm
Told me I was fit to wear a crown
Dm Dm/C
So that you could get a thrill
Bb Gm7
You put me on a pedestal
A A7
And then you let me down, let me down.
[Verso 2]
Dm Gm7 Dm
You told me that I'd be wearing diamonds
Dm Gm7 Dm
I would have the smartest car in town
Dm Dm/C
Made me think that I'm the top
Bb Gm7
And then you let the ladder drop
A A7
You know you let me down, let me down
[Refrão]
Gm7 A7
I walked upon a rainbow
Dm Dm/C G7
I clung onto a star
Bb Em7 A
You had me up in heaven
Gm7 E7 A
That's why I had to fall so far
[Verso 3]
Dm Gm7 Dm
I was even looking for a cottage
Dm Gm7 Dm
I was measured for a wedding gown
Dm Dm/C
That how I got cynical
Bb Gm7
You put me on a pinnacle
A A7
And then you let me down, let me down
Dm Gm7 Dm A7 Dm
How you let me down
{Instrumetal}
Dm Gm7 Dm
Dm Gm7 Dm
Dm Dm/C
Bb Gm7
A A7
Dm Gm7 Dm
Dm Gm7 Dm
Dm Dm/C
Bb Gm7
A A7
Gm7 A7
Dm Dm/C G7
Bb Em7 A
Gm7 E7 A
Dm Gm7 Dm
Dm Gm7 Dm
Dm Dm/C
Bb Gm7
A A7
Outro
Dm Gm7 Dm A7 Dm
How to play You Let Me Down
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.