Don’t Let Me Down Guitar Lesson (Beatles)

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Today I want to share with you a song that is often considered one of the greatest Beatles songs.
It came about at a turbulent time for the band. It was 1969, the same year that John Lennon informed the other members of the band that he was leaving.
This song was primarily written by John Lennon, and it's a raw and heartfelt plea that expresses his vulnerability and dependence on Yoko Ono.
So grab your guitar and let’s dive into this “Don’t Let Me Down” guitar lesson!
Who wrote Don't Let Me Down?
"Don't Let Me Down" is a song by The Beatles, primarily written by John Lennon and credited to Lennon-McCartney. It was released as a single in 1969, with "Get Back" as its B-side.
The recording sessions for "Don't Let Me Down" took place in January 1969 during the Get Back/Let It Be sessions, which were famously fraught with tension among the band members. Despite the strained atmosphere, the song emerged as a powerful expression of emotion.
“Don’t Let Me Down” was recorded at Apple Studios in London. It features a raw, bluesy sound with a prominent electric guitar riff and a driving rhythm section. The simplicity of the arrangement allows the emotional intensity of the vocals to shine through.
"Don't Let Me Down" received critical acclaim upon its release and has since been recognized as one of The Beatles' standout tracks. It reached high chart positions in several countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom. Over the years, it has been covered by numerous artists and featured in various films and TV shows.
In terms of accolades, "Don't Let Me Down" is considered one of The Beatles' classic songs and has been included in various lists of the greatest songs of all time by music publications and critics. While it didn't win any specific awards, its enduring popularity and influence speak to its significance in the Beatles' catalog and in the history of popular music.
Don't Let Me Down Guitar Chords
You really only need 3 chords to play “Don’t Let Me Down” on guitar, F#m, E, and B7.
Let’s take a look at how to play them.
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@jonmaclennan 6 ай бұрын

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@MadsHilde 3 ай бұрын

I really like your lessons, you are a great teacher and I wish your channel the best. But one thing. I would love if you could start the videos by playing most of what we are going to learn. It’s really nice for us to know what we’re about to learn and what level it is. Are you strumming, picking, doing fills etc. I know many others like a small taste of what’s to come in the video, too. Thanks for your hard work.

@rayross997 3 ай бұрын

Thanks John. Back over 20 years ago I met Pete Best the Beatle's first drummer. It was very interesting to hear him talk about those early years of the band. When in Hamburg Germany he roomed with Paul. He had some great stories about his time with Paul, John and George. I appreciate your lessons.

@hawleybrowder4083 3 ай бұрын

Great lesson Jon. If you watch the Get Back sessions you see them work this song together early ‘69. It’s brilliant.

@jonathanhines2441 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for this. So many Beatles songs have brilliant guitar parts from George that may go unnoticed because they are more subtle and in the background of the song. Take those parts away and the songs are just not the same. I have grown to appreciate his playing more and more over the years. Great lead playing is not just long solos and not all long solos equal good lead playing. He used chord shapes very creatively and played parts that were song oriented and designed to make great songs even better.

@greghart6489 3 ай бұрын

I agree he was smart enough to know to call his friend e.c. to help out when needed.