Pop · 2016 · beginner

Don’t Let Me Down

by The Chainsmokers
Key of C#m beginner 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

iVIIIIVII
C#mAEB
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BPM 100
Key
C#m
Chords
4
Genre
Pop
Year
2016

Don’t Let Me Down Chord Progression Breakdown

Don’t Let Me Down (2016) is a beginner pop song that uses the progression i – VI – III – VII (C#m, A, E, B in C#m).

Analysis

  • i (C#m) \u2014 Minor chord, darker emotional quality
  • VI (A) \u2014 Borrowed chord from parallel key
  • III (E) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • VII (B) \u2014 Borrowed chord from parallel key

Tags

pop2010sedm

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What is the chord progression for Don’t Let Me Down?

Don’t Let Me Down by The Chainsmokers uses the chords C#m, A, E, B in the key of C#m.

The Roman numeral analysis is i – VI – III – VII.

What key is Don’t Let Me Down in?

Don’t Let Me Down by The Chainsmokers is in the key of C#m.

The primary chords are C#m, A, E.

Is Don’t Let Me Down beginner-friendly?

Yes! Don’t Let Me Down is rated beginner.

It uses 4 chords with simple transitions.

What genre is Don’t Let Me Down?

Don’t Let Me Down is a pop song from 2016.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of pop music.

Can I transpose Don’t Let Me Down to another key?

Yes! Click the transpose buttons on the detail page to shift all chords up or down by semitone while preserving the same Roman numeral relationships.