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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Let Me Down Easy Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Let Me Down Easy Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Let Me Down Easy Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Let Me Down Easy Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Let Me Down Easy Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Let Me Down Easy Chords – Harmonica
A laid-back country song about a fleeting romance by Billy Currington. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Country Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Keep a relaxed, steady tempo to match the song’s easygoing feel.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G
C – G
D – C
G – D
Chorus
G
C
G – D
G
C – G
C – D – G
Verse 2
G
C – G
D – C
G – D
Chorus
G
C
G – D
G
C – G
C – D – G
Bridge
C – G
D – C
C – G
D – C
Chorus
G
C
G – D
G
C – G
C – D – G
Outro
G
C – G
D – C – G (×2)
Practice tip: The G, C, and D chords are the core of this song; practice switching between them cleanly before adding the strum pattern.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Let Me Down Easy"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Let Me Down Easy" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Let Me Down Easy" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Let Me Down Easy"?
It was written by Jason Matthews, Tim James, Chris Stapleton, and released in 2010.