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You Let Me Down

Billie Holiday

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for You Let Me Down by Billie Holiday

Level: Advanced Decade: 1940s Genre: Jazz / Blues Theme: Betrayal Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
Dm Gm7 E7 A7

Verse 1
DmYou Told Me That Gm7I Was Like An DmAngel
DmTold Me I Was FitGm7 To Wear A CroDmwn
So That DmYou Could Get A Dm/CThrill
You Put Me BbOn A PedesGm7tal
And Then You LAet Me Down, A7Let Me Down.

Verse 2
DmYou Told Me That Gm7I'd Be WearingDm Diamonds
DmI Would Have The Gm7Smartest Car IDmn Town
Made Me DmThink That I'm TDm/Che Top
And Then YoBbu Let The Gm7Ladder Drop
You Know You LAet Me Down, A7Let Me Down

Chorus
Gm7I Walked Upon A A7Rainbow
Dm I CDm/Clung Onto A StG7ar
You BbHad Me Up In Em7Heaven A​
Gm7That's Why I Had To E7Fall So AFar

Verse 3
DmI Was Even LookinGm7g For A CottagDme
DmI Was Measured FoGm7r A Wedding GoDmwn
That HowDm I Got Cynical  Dm/C​
You Put Me BbOn A PinnaGm7cle
And Then You LAet Me Down, A7Let Me Down
DmHow YouGm7 Let Me DownDm   A7   Dm​

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
Also available in: C E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for You Let Me Down?

The chords for You Let Me Down are: Dm, Gm7, E7, A7, Dm/C, Bb, A, G7, Em7

What is the original key of You Let Me Down?

The original key is Dm.

What is the difficulty of playing You Let Me Down?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play You Let Me Down in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can You Let Me Down be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play You Let Me Down on ukulele?

Chord You Let Me Down can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in You Let Me Down?

You Let Me Down uses 9 chords: Dm, Gm7, E7, A7, Dm/C, Bb, A, G7, Em7

What is the easiest way to play You Let Me Down?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was You Let Me Down released in?

You Let Me Down was released in the 1940s. See more 1940s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for You Let Me Down?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch You Let Me Down to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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