Lay Me Down

· by Sam Smith

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Lyrics

(Emaj7)Yes, I do, I be lieve.

That one day I will be where I was right there, right next to you.

And it’s hard, the days just seem so dark.

The moon, the stars are noth ing with out you.

Your (Emaj7)touch, your skin, where do I be gin?

No words can ex plain the way I’m miss ing you.

De ny this emp ti ness, this hole that I’m in side.

These tears, they tell their own sto ry.

You (F#m7)told me not to cry when you were (C#m7)gone.

But the (F#m7)feel ing’s o ver whelm ing, it’s much too

strong.

Can (E)I

lay by

your (C#m)side?

Next to (F#m7)you,

(A)you.

And (E)make

sure

you’re al

(C#m)right.

I’ll take care of (F#m7)you,

I (A)don’t want to be here if (A)I can’t be with you

to night.

I’m (Emaj7)reach ing out to you,

can you hear my (A)call?

(Who’s to say you won’t hear me?)

This (Emaj7)hurt that I’ve been through.

I’m miss ing you, miss ing you like cra zy, oh.

You (F#m7)told me not to (A)cry when you were (C#m7)gone.

But the (F#m7)feel ing’s o ver whelm ing, it’s much too (E)strong.

Can (E)I lay by your (C#m)side?

Next to (F#m7)you,

(A)you.

And (E)make sure you’re al (C#m)right.

I’ll take care of (F#m7)you.

I (A)don’t want to be here if (A)I can’t be with you to night.

(F#m)Lay me (F#m)down to (Dmaj7)night,

(F#m)lay me (F#m)by your (Dmaj7)side.

(F#m)Lay me (F#m)down to (Dmaj7)night,

(F#m)lay me (F#m)by your (Dmaj7)side.

(Dmaj7)side.

Can (E)I lay

by your

(C#m)side,

next to (F#m7)you,

(A)you.

Lay Me Down by Sam Smith — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Lay Me Down” by Sam Smith 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 E at 50 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 10 chords: A, B, B7, C#m, C#m7, Dmaj7, E, Emaj7, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Sam Smith songs work for kids?: Try "NO PEACE", "FIRE ON FIRE", "WRITING'S ON THE WALL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.