Now playing

I Will Bring You Down

Chords

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Fmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Soldier 7285, why didn’t you fire? 
Soldier 7285, why didn’t you fire? 
Soldier 7285, you are hereby notified of your court martial for negligence of duty 
Why didn’t you fire?
[Intro]  C   Bb   F(x2)
I Csaw her eyes, I’ve never faced 
That Bbkind of look that haFunted grace 
The wAbay she died so willing just 
To dBbie for love, to dFie for love 
What kiCnd of masters must I serve 
That mBbake this into sFuch a world 
Where oAbne must break such beauty and 
Bring Bbthis to pass with sFuch cruel hands 
[Interlude]   Bb  F  
CSoldier 7285 
Is wBbho I am it Fis my life 
But AbI perceive another place 
And it mBbust be built upFon your grave 
AbAnd I will bring you down Bb  
I will bring you down Eb  
I will bring you down F  
[Interlude]   Bb   F(x2)
And Cif I fall someone will see 
The wBbay I went, juFst like she 
With eAbyes of love and heart of light 
They Bbtoo will fight, they toFo will fight 
CToday I say it will begin 
BbToday I will beFgin your end 
AbToday the wind that comes, portends 
Will Bbbe your end, will be your end 
AbAnd I will bring you down Bb  
I will bring you down Eb  
I will bring you down F  
I will bring you,
I'll brAbing you down
I'll bring you down
I'll bBbring you down
I'll bring you downEb  
And I will bring you dFown
[Interlude]  Ab   Bb   Eb  F  
I'll brAbing you down
I'll bring you downBb  
I'll bring you down

All chords in this song (5)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

I Will Bring You Down

by Paul Shapera

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Soldier 7285, why didn’t you fire?

Soldier 7285, you are hereby notified of your court martial for negligence of duty

Why didn’t you fire?

C Bb F

[Intro] (x2)

I saw her eyes, I’ve never faced

Bb F

That kind of look that haunted grace

The way she died so willing just

Bb F

To die for love, to die for love

What kind of masters must I serve

Bb F

That make this into such a world

Where one must break such beauty and

Bb F

Bring this to pass with such cruel hands

Bb F

[Interlude]

Soldier 7285

Bb F

Is who I am it is my life

But I perceive another place

Bb F

And it must be built upon your grave

Ab Bb

And I will bring you down

I will bring you down

Bb F

[Interlude] (x2)

And if I fall someone will see

Bb F

The way I went, just like she

With eyes of love and heart of light

Bb F

They too will fight, they too will fight

Today I say it will begin

Bb F

Today I will begin your end

Today the wind that comes, portends

Will be your end, will be your end

Ab Bb

And I will bring you down

I will bring you down

I will bring you,

I'll bring you down

And I will bring you down

Ab Bb Eb F

[Interlude]

I'll bring you down

About I Will Bring You Down Chords by Paul Shapera

Learn how to play I Will Bring You Down by Paul Shapera with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “I Will Bring You Down chords”, “I Will Bring You Down guitar chords”, or “Paul Shapera I Will Bring You Down chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy I Will Bring You Down chords and for experienced players who want accurate I Will Bring You Down lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, Bb, F, Ab, Eb.

FAQ — I Will Bring You Down by Paul Shapera

How do I play "I Will Bring You Down" by Paul Shapera on guitar?

Open the free chords for "I Will Bring You Down" by Paul Shapera on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "I Will Bring You Down" by Paul Shapera free?

Yes. The chords for "I Will Bring You Down" by Paul Shapera are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "I Will Bring You Down" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "I Will Bring You Down" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "I Will Bring You Down"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "I Will Bring You Down" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "I Will Bring You Down" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "I Will Bring You Down" by Paul Shapera with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Paul Shapera below.

What key is "I Will Bring You Down" in?

The chords for "I Will Bring You Down" show the original chord names (including C, Bb, F, Ab, Eb). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.