Now playing

Put Me Down

Chords

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Cmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Put Me Down:Jerry Lee Lewis.
- Album - Jerry Lee Lewis - on
SUN Records in 1958.
INTRO: C  
#1.
CWell, I'm shakin' and I'm nervous all over,
and I don't mind tellin' you why.
I Flost my breath to the hands of death and my
Cbaby gonna say goodbye.
It's all over Gtown, Fmy baby put me Cdown.
#2.
CWell, my mind is blanked up and dizzy, and I think 
I'm a gonna cry.
If I Ffind it's true, she found somebody new, I guess 
I'll Clay right down and die.
It's all over Gtown, Fyou're gonna put me Cdown.
CHORUS:
Oh, Fbaby, baby, baby, a-Cbaby, please go slow.
You Fknow I love you darlin', with Gall my heart and all 
of my soul.
#3.
My Ctemperature's up with a fever and I don't know what 
to do.
I'm just a-Fsittin' at home by the telephone, I'm just 
a-Cwaitin' for a call from you.
It's all over Gtown, Fyou're gonna put me Cdown.
INTERLUDE:  C   F   G   F  C  
CHORUS:
Oh, Fbaby, baby, baby, a-Cbaby, please go slow.
You Fknow I love you darlin', with Gall my heart and all 
of my soul.
#4.
My Ctemperature's up with a fever and I don't know what 
to do.
I'm just a-Fsittin' at home by the telephone, I'm just 
a-Cwaitin' for a call from you.
It's all over Gtown, Fyou're gonna put me Cdown.
OUTRO:
CIt's all over Gtown, Fyou're puttin' me Cdown.
CIt's all over Gtown, Fyou're gonna put me Cdown.
A fifties smash from Kraziekhat.

All chords in this song (3)

🎸 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

Put Me Down

by Jerry Lee Lewis

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Put Me Down:Jerry Lee Lewis.

- Album - Jerry Lee Lewis - on

SUN Records in 1958.

INTRO:

#1.

Well, I'm shakin' and I'm nervous all over,

and I don't mind tellin' you why.

I lost my breath to the hands of death and my

baby gonna say goodbye.

G F C

It's all over town, my baby put me down.

#2.

Well, my mind is blanked up and dizzy, and I think

I'm a gonna cry.

If I find it's true, she found somebody new, I guess

I'll lay right down and die.

G F C

It's all over town, you're gonna put me down.

CHORUS:

F C

Oh, baby, baby, baby, a-baby, please go slow.

F G

You know I love you darlin', with all my heart and all

of my soul.

#3.

My temperature's up with a fever and I don't know what

to do.

I'm just a-sittin' at home by the telephone, I'm just

a-waitin' for a call from you.

G F C

It's all over town, you're gonna put me down.

C F G F C

INTERLUDE:

CHORUS:

F C

Oh, baby, baby, baby, a-baby, please go slow.

F G

You know I love you darlin', with all my heart and all

of my soul.

#4.

My temperature's up with a fever and I don't know what

to do.

I'm just a-sittin' at home by the telephone, I'm just

a-waitin' for a call from you.

G F C

It's all over town, you're gonna put me down.

OUTRO:

C G F C

It's all over town, you're puttin' me down.

C G F C

It's all over town, you're gonna put me down.

A fifties smash from Kraziekhat.

About Put Me Down Chords by Jerry Lee Lewis

Learn how to play Put Me Down by Jerry Lee Lewis with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Put Me Down chords”, “Put Me Down guitar chords”, or “Jerry Lee Lewis Put Me 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 Put Me Down chords and for experienced players who want accurate Put Me Down lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, F, G, A.

FAQ — Put Me Down by Jerry Lee Lewis

How do I play "Put Me Down" by Jerry Lee Lewis on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Put Me Down" by Jerry Lee Lewis 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 "Put Me Down" by Jerry Lee Lewis free?

Yes. The chords for "Put Me Down" by Jerry Lee Lewis are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Put Me Down" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Put Me Down"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Put Me Down" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Put Me Down" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Put Me Down" by Jerry Lee Lewis with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Jerry Lee Lewis below.

What key is "Put Me Down" in?

The chords for "Put Me Down" show the original chord names (including C, F, G, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.