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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 E

Level: Advanced Decade: 1940s Genre: Jazz / Blues Theme: Betrayal Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
Em Am7 F#7 B7

Verse 1
EmYou Told Me That Am7I Was Like An EmAngel
EmTold Me I Was FitAm7 To Wear A CroEmwn
So That EmYou Could Get A Em/DThrill
You Put Me COn A PedeAm7stal
And Then You LBet Me Down, B7Let Me Down.

Verse 2
EmYou Told Me That Am7I'd Be WearingEm Diamonds
EmI Would Have The Am7Smartest Car IEmn Town
Made Me EmThink That I'm TEm/Dhe Top
And Then YoCu Let TheAm7 Ladder Drop
You Know You LBet Me Down, B7Let Me Down

Chorus
Am7I Walked Upon A B7Rainbow
Em I CEm/Dlung Onto A StA7ar
You CHad Me Up InF#m7 Heaven B​
Am7That's Why I Had To F#7Fall So FBar

Verse 3
EmI Was Even LookinAm7g For A CottagEme
EmI Was Measured FoAm7r A Wedding GoEmwn
That HowEm I Got Cynical  Em/D​
You Put Me COn A PinnAm7acle
And Then You LBet Me Down, B7Let Me Down
EmHow YouAm7 Let Me DownEm   B7   Em​

Instrumetal
Em Am7 Em
Em Am7 Em
Em Em/D
C Am7
B B7

Em Am7 Em
Em Am7 Em
Em Em/D
C Am7
B B7

Am7 B7
Em Em/D A7
C F#m7 B
Am7 F#7 B

Em Am7 Em
Em Am7 Em
Em Em/D
C Am7
B B7

Outro
Em Am7 Em B7 Em
Also available in: Dm (Original) C G A

FAQ

What are the chords for You Let Me Down?

The chords for You Let Me Down are: Em, Am7, F#7, B7, Em/D, C, B, A7, F#m7

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: Em, Am7, F#7, B7, Em/D, C, B, A7, F#m7

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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