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You Let Me Down

Billie Holiday

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for You Let Me Down by Billie Holiday in the key of C

Level: Advanced Decade: 1940s Genre: Jazz / Blues Theme: Betrayal Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
Cm Fm7 D7 G7

Verse 1
CmYou Told Me That Fm7I Was Like An CmAngel
CmTold Me I Was FitFm7 To Wear A CroCmwn
So That CmYou Could Get A Cm/A#Thrill
You Put Me G#On A PedesFm7tal
And Then You LGet Me Down, G7Let Me Down.

Verse 2
CmYou Told Me That Fm7I'd Be WearingCm Diamonds
CmI Would Have The Fm7Smartest Car ICmn Town
Made Me CmThink That I'm TCm/A#he Top
And Then YoG#u Let The Fm7Ladder Drop
You Know You LGet Me Down, G7Let Me Down

Chorus
Fm7I Walked Upon A G7Rainbow
Cm I CCm/A#lung Onto A StaF7r
You G#Had Me Up In Dm7Heaven G​
Fm7That's Why I Had To D7Fall So GFar

Verse 3
CmI Was Even LookinFm7g For A CottagCme
CmI Was Measured FoFm7r A Wedding GoCmwn
That HowCm I Got Cynical  Cm/A#​
You Put Me G#On A PinnaFm7cle
And Then You LGet Me Down, G7Let Me Down
CmHow YouFm7 Let Me DownCm   G7   Cm​

Instrumetal
Cm Fm7 Cm
Cm Fm7 Cm
Cm Cm/A#
G# Fm7
G G7

Cm Fm7 Cm
Cm Fm7 Cm
Cm Cm/A#
G# Fm7
G G7

Fm7 G7
Cm Cm/A# F7
G# Dm7 G
Fm7 D7 G

Cm Fm7 Cm
Cm Fm7 Cm
Cm Cm/A#
G# Fm7
G G7

Outro
Cm Fm7 Cm G7 Cm
Also available in: Dm (Original) E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for You Let Me Down?

The chords for You Let Me Down are: Cm, Fm7, D7, G7, Cm/A#, G#, G, F7, Dm7

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: Cm, Fm7, D7, G7, Cm/A#, G#, G, F7, Dm7

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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