Shot Me Down

David Guetta

About Shot Me Down

"Shot Me Down" is a song by French house music producer and disc jockey (DJ) David Guetta, featuring vocals from American singer Skylar Grey. The song was released on 3 February 2014 as a digital download. It was produced by David Guetta and Giorgio Tuinfort, with additional production from Ralph Wegner. The song has peaked at number six on the French Singles Chart, while also peaking within the top ten of the charts in Belgium, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Denmark, Hungary and Australia and the top twenty of the charts in Germany, Spain and Italy. The original version of the song, "Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)", was released by Cher in 1966 and was famously covered by Nancy Sinatra in the same year. 


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2015
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I was five and he was six
We rode on horses made of sticks
He wore black and I wore white
He would always win the fight

Bang bang, he shot me down
Bang bang, I hit the ground
Bang bang, that awful sound
Bang bang, my baby shot me down

I was five and he was six
We rode on horses made of sticks
He wore black and I wore white
He would always win the fight

Bang bang, he shot me down
Bang bang, I hit the ground
Bang bang, that awful sound
Bang bang, my baby shot me down

Bang bang, he shot me down
Bang bang, I hit the ground
Bang bang, that awful sound
Bang bang, my baby shot me down

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David Guetta

David Guetta (French pronunciation: ​[daˌvid ɡɛˈta]; born 7 November 1967), is a French house music producer and disc jockey (DJ). Originally a DJ at nightclubs during the 1980s and 1990s, he co-founded Gum Productions and released his first album, Just a Little More Love, in 2002. Later, he released Guetta Blaster (2004) and Pop Life (2007). His 2009 album One Love included the hit singles "When Love Takes Over" (featuring Kelly Rowland), "Gettin' Over You" (featuring Chris Willis, Fergie & LMFAO) and "Sexy Chick" (featuring Akon), the last becoming a top five hit in the United States and all three reaching #1 in the United Kingdom, as well as another internationally known single called "Memories" featuring Kid Cudi which became a top five hit in many co… more »

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Written by: Giorgio Tuinfort, Sonny Bono, Pierre David Guetta

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Artist Recognition
"Shot Me Down" is a song by world-renowned French DJ and music producer, David Guetta.
Release Date
The song was officially released on 14th February 2014.
Featured Artist
It features American singer Skylar Grey who lends her voice to the track.
Song Source
The track is a remix of 1966's "Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)" popularly performed by Cher and later Nancy Sinatra.
Chart Success
"Shot Me Down" was a commercial success, reaching the top ten in the charts of many countries including Australia, Austria, Belgium, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.
Recreational Use
David Guetta played this song regularly at his performances around the world, including his own concert tours and guest appearances.
Lyrics Inspiration
The lyrics of "Shot Me Down" retain the theme of the original 1966 song, about loving someone who doesn't love you back.
Music Genre
The track is classified under the Electronic Dance Music (EDM) genre.
Record Label
"Shot Me Down" was released under the label, Parlophone, a division of Warner Music Group.
Album Inclusion
The track is included in David Guetta’s fourth reissue studio album, "Listen Again" which was released on 27 November 2015.
Music Video
The music video for "Shot Me Down" uses a blend of animation and real-life footage, narrating a revenge saga reminiscent of Western-style films.
Track Length
The radio edit of the song has a duration of 3 minutes and 11 seconds.

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