Eric Clapton - Ain't Going Down: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "Ain't Going Down" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

Learn Ain't Going Down Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Eric Clapton

This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Ain't Going Down" smoothly on your guitar.

For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.

C#m   B      A B  C#m        B        A   B
It's no big deal, we're all lucky to be alive
C#m   B            A            B C#m        B         A      G#m
I, myself don't believe in luck, or taking chances, I will survive
Every move I make, every twist and every turn
You scandalize and humble me, I may be slow but I will learn

Chorus:
        C#m  B   A            C#m B A
Because I'm not going down anymore
No, I'm not going down anymore
No, I'm not going down anymore
No, I'm not going down anymore

If I had my way, I would probably just sit and stare
Watch the T.V. or read a book, I'd have no reason to be aware
But I haven't got time, I just could not live that way
I've got to step outside myself, I've still got something left to say

Chorus - x2

Channelled in my groove, part of another space and time
Please allow me to introduce another very good friend of mine
Some call him fear, some call him righteousness
I, myself am not clear, and you can't force me to make a guess


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Guitar Chord Diagrams

A

Guitar chord A

C#m

Guitar chord C#m

G#m

Guitar chord G#m

B

Guitar chord B

Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

If you are also interested in learning how to play "Ain't Going Down" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Ain't Going Down" by Eric Clapton.

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