Who's up for some Hendrix style? :)

"Don't Let Me Down" isn't a beginner song - if you want to play it properly - but it's very satisfying to play!

So, in this lesson, we'll get full-on and learn how to play Don't Let Me Down by The Beatles on the electric guitar. It's a song with very tasty bits going on - great for more advanced guitar players working on that Hendrix guitar technique. If you're following my guitar courses, we'll get into that in Grade 7 - our Advanced Course!

💡 Don't Let Me Down might seem pretty straightforward, but there is some complex message going on in its lyrics, eh? The Beatles credited it to the Lennon-McCartney songwriting duo, but it seems it was written mostly by Lennon on some dark days. You can feel his anguish, can't you?

Now let's get stuck in and learn how to play Don't Let Me Down on the electric guitar. We'll explore the lead line that happens on the verses as well. So tasty!

How to play Don't Let Me Down on guitar

The song starts with an open E note: you'll be moving your fingers between the 9th and the 11th fret! Check out the video tutorial and make sure you've nailed this first bit before moving any further. You'll need some hammer-ons and a basic understanding of how that Mayfield & Hendrix Style Fills technique works.

🎸 I recommend you use your ears first. Listening and sorting out what you're trying to play is a mandatory part of becoming an advanced guitarist. But, when learning a new, more complex song, having the tabs right in front of you might be a big, big help! If you'd like to get accurate chords/lyrics + tabs to follow along with my song tutorials, check out JustinGuitar Tabs.

Once you've got through that, you'll start using your first finger as a mini barre. You'll be playing parts of a G Shape Barre Chord - and the lesson shows you exactly how to nail it. :) Then, off we go: the lyric starts on an F# chord, and from there - it's fun and groove!

💡 Don't Let Me Down by The Beatles has a 4/4 time signature. So, the strumming pattern for it should be easy for most of you! You can count along with it - but the easiest way of doing this is by getting the song’s vibe.

If you're playing with a second guitar player, you might want to check out the little fill that happens on the verse after the first chorus too. It sounds great, and it's a super fun one to explore. :)

The riff is a bit awkward - but just takes each bit at a time, and you'll get it.

Want chords, tabs, and lyrics to follow along with my song tutorials? Check out JustinGuitar Tabs!