You Cant Lead Me Down

byJohn Sid Band

Required String Notes:BF#C#F#A#D#

Tune to Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#A#D#)

Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (BF#C#F#A#D#).

Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#A#D#)

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Target: 61.7 Hz

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B62

F#92

C#139

F#185

A#233

D#311

How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#A#D#)

Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 6 of 6 strings to play “You Cant Lead Me Down”:

String	Standard	Target	What to do
String 6	E2	B1	Tune down 5 semitones
String 5	A2	F#2	Tune down 3 semitones
String 4	D3	C#3	Tune down a half step
String 3	G3	F#3	Tune down a half step
String 2	B3	A#3	Tune down a half step
String 1	E4	D#4	Tune down a half step

Recommended string gauge: .012–.056. The low strings sit several semitones below standard, so a heavier set restores tension and tuning stability.Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky (.012–.056) · affiliate link

Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown

"You Cant Lead Me Down" by John Sid Band is played in Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#A#D#) (BF#C#F#A#D#). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 6 of 6 strings: string 6 down to B, string 5 down to F#, string 4 down to C#, string 3 down to F#, string 2 down to A#, string 1 down to D#. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 5 semitones down. John Sid Band uses this same tuning on 3 other songs in our catalog, so you can stay tuned and keep playing.

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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#A#D#)

Already tuned to BF#C#F#A#D#? These tunings are just one small change away.

CGDGBE Tuning19 songs

C - G - D - G - B - ESame chord shapes, every string a half step higher.

Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#A#C#)10 songs

BF#C#F#A#C#Only string 1 differs: C# instead of D#.

Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#BD#)3 songs

BF#C#F#BD#Only string 2 differs: B instead of A#.

Custom Tuning (C#F#C#F#A#D#)1 song

C#F#C#F#A#D#Only string 6 differs: C# instead of B.

John Sid Band’s Guitar Tunings

John Sid Band plays 4 of 7 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#A#D#). Most-used tunings:

Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#A#D#)BF#C#F#A#D#4 songs
Custom Tuning (AEADEA)AEADEA2 songs
DADGAD Celtic TuningD - A - D - G - A - D1 song

Gear for Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#A#D#)

Strings and tools that make playing "You Cant Lead Me Down" in Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#A#D#) easier.

Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky (.012–.056)

Recommended gauge .012–.056. The low strings sit several semitones below standard, so a heavier set restores tension and tuning stability.

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D'Addario Universal Micro Headstock Tuner

A headstock tuner makes switching in and out of this tuning quick, even on stage or without a mic.

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D'Addario Pro-Winder (winder + cutter)

Retuning 6 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.

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“You Cant Lead Me Down” Tuning FAQ

What tuning is "You Cant Lead Me Down" by John Sid Band in?

"You Cant Lead Me Down" is played in Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#A#D#): BF#C#F#A#D#, from the lowest to the highest string.

How do I tune my guitar to play "You Cant Lead Me Down"?

Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down 5 semitones (E2 → B1). String 5: tune down 3 semitones (A2 → F#2). String 4: tune down a half step (D3 → C#3). String 3: tune down a half step (G3 → F#3). String 2: tune down a half step (B3 → A#3). String 1: tune down a half step (E4 → D#4).