As I Lay Me Down

by Sophie B. Hawkins

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It felt like spring time

on this Feb ru ar y morn (Eb)ing.

In a court yard birds were (Fsus)sing ing your (Bb)praise.

I'm still re call ing things you (Gm)said to make me feel

al right.

I car ry them with me to day, now.

(Bb)As I

(F)lay me

(Eb)down to

(F)sleep,

this I (Bb)pray:

that (F)you will hold me dear

though I'm far a way.

I'll

(F)whis per

(Eb)your name

in to the (Bb)sky,

and (F)I will wake up hap py.

I won der

I feel so high, though

I am not a bove the sor (Eb)row,

heav y heart ed till you (Fsus)call ing my

(Bb)name.

And it like church or the tle (Gm)of a train a sum

eve ning.

want to meet you bare bare ly breath ing.

(Bb)As I

(F)lay me

(Eb)down to

(F)sleep,

this I (Bb)pray:

that (F)you will hold me dear

though I'm far a way.

I'll

(F)whis per

(Eb)your name

in to the (Bb)sky,

and (F)I will wake up hap py.

I won der Oh, dar ling,

It's not too near

for me.

Like the flow er, I need the rain.

Though it's not clear

to me,

ev 'ry sea son has its change and I will see you when the sun comes out a gain.

(Bb)As I

(F)lay me

(Eb)down to

(F)sleep, this I (Bb)pray:

that (F)you will hold me dear

though I'm far a way.

I'll

(F)whis per

(Eb)your name

in to the sky,

and (F)I will wake up hap py.

(Bb)As I

(F)lay me

(Eb)down to

(F)sleep, this I (Bb)pray:

that (F)you will hold me dear

though I'm far a way.

I'll

(F)whis per

(Eb)your name

in to the sky,

and (F)I will wake up hap py.

As I Lay Me Down by Sophie B. Hawkins โ€” Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows โ€œAs I Lay Me Downโ€ by Sophie B. Hawkins in our color-coded kid songbook view โ€” every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Eb at 100 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement โ€” try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys โ€” kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "As I Lay Me Down" good for a child learning piano?
Yes โ€” this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "As I Lay Me Down"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No โ€” the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes โ€” tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "As I Lay Me Down" use?
Just 12 chords: Ab, Amaj7, B, Bb, Db, Dm, E, Eb, +4 more. Take it one section at a time.