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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
E · F#m · A · B
Don’t Let Me Down Chords – Guitar
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
E · F#m · A · B
Don’t Let Me Down Chords – Ukulele
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
E · F#m · A · B
Don’t Let Me Down Chords – Piano
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
E · F#m · A · B
Don’t Let Me Down Chords – Banjo
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
E · F#m · A · B
Don’t Let Me Down Chords – Mandolin
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
E · F#m · A · B
Don’t Let Me Down Chords – Harmonica
A classic Beatles song expressing desperate, pleading love. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.
Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Keep a steady, driving rhythm to match the song’s urgent feel.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
E
A – E (×2)
Chorus
F#m
A
E
A
Verse 2
E
A – E (×2)
Chorus
F#m
A
E
A
Bridge
B
A – E (×2)
Chorus
F#m
A
E
A
Practice tip: Master the E to A and E to F#m changes, as they are the core of the song.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Don’t Let Me Down"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: E, F#m, A and B.
Is "Don’t Let Me Down" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Don’t Let Me Down" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Don’t Let Me Down"?
It was written by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and released in 1970.