Lay Me Down

· by Chris Tomlin

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Lay Me Down

Chris Tomlin130 BPM

Lyrics

With this heart

With this heart o pen wide, from the depths, from the heights,

I will bring

a sac

ri fice.

With these hands lift ed high, hear my song, hear my cry.

I will bring

a sac

ri fice.

I will bring

a sac

ri fice.

I lay me (C)down; I’m not my (G)own.

I be (Am7)long to (G)You a (F2)lone.

Lay me (C)down, lay me (G)down.

Oh,

hand on my (C)heart, this much is (G)true: There’s no (Am7)life a (G)part from (F2)You.

Lay me (C)down, lay me (G)down.

Let ting go of my pride, giv ing up all my rights.

Take this life

and let

it shine.

Take this life

and let

it shine.

I lay me (C)down; I’m not my (G)own.

I be (Am7)long to (G)You a (F2)lone.

Lay me (C)down, lay me (G)down.

Oh,

hand on my (C)heart, this much is (G)true: There’s no (Am7)life a (G)part from (F2)You.

Lay me (C)down, lay me (G)down.

Let ting go Oh,

lay me (C)down, lay me (G)down.

It will be my joy

to say,

“Your will,

Your way.” It will be my (Am7)joy

to say,

“Your will,

Your way.” It will be my (Gsus)joy

to say,

“Your will,

Your way,

al ways.”

It will be my joy

to say,

“Your will,

Your way.” It will be my (Am7)joy

to say,

“Your will,

Your way.” It will be my (Gsus)joy

to say,

“Your will,

Your way,

al ways.”

Oh,

lay me (C)down, lay me (G)down.

Oh,

lay me (C)down, lay me (G)down.

Lay Me Down by Chris Tomlin — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Lay Me Down” by Chris Tomlin in our color-coded kid songbook view — 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 C at 130 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — 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 — 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 "Lay Me Down" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — 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 "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 — 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 — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Lay Me Down" use?: Just 5 chords: Am7, C, F, G, Gsus4. Take it one section at a time.
What other Chris Tomlin songs work for kids?: Try "Let God Arise", "Awesome Is The Lord Most High", "Indescribable". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.