writing Aerosmith "[gives] it a professional polish that makes it meaningless". Adrian Belew covered "I'm Down" on his 1983 album Twang Bar King, in a version which was mostly faithful to the Beatles' original but with guitar synthesizer solos and a cut-up sound collage replacing the bridge. He also filmed and released a promotional video for the song. Personnel According to Ian MacDonald, except where noted: Paul McCartney vocal, bass John Lennon backing vocal, rhythm guitar, Vox Continental electric organ George Harrison backing vocal, lead guitar Ringo Starr drums, bongos Notes References Citations Sources External links Full lyrics for the song at the Beatles' official website 1965 singles 1965 songs The Beatles songs Aerosmith songs Beastie Boys songs British rock-and-roll songs Capitol Records singles Parlophone singles Songs published by Northern Songs Song recordings produced by George Martin Songs written by Lennon–McCartney