Layla

· by Derek And The Dominos

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Lyrics

What will you do when you get (C#m7)lone ly

and no bod y’s (F)wait in’ (G)by your (A)side?

You’ve been (Bm)run nin’ and (A)hid in’ much too (D)long;

you know it’s (E)just your fool ish (A)pride.

(D)Lay (Gm)la,

you (F)got me on my (Gm)knees.

Lay la,

I’m (F)beg gin’, dar lin,’ (Gm)please.

Lay la,

(F)dar lin’, won’t you (Gm)ease my wor ried mind?

I tried to give you con so (C#m7)la tion

when your bod old (F)man, he (G)let you (A)down.

Like a (Bm)fool, nin’ I (A)fell in love with (D)you;

you turned my (E)whole world up side (A)down.

(D)Lay (Gm)la,

you (F)got me on my (Gm)knees.

Lay la,

I’m (F)beg gin’, dar lin,’ (Gm)please.

Lay la,

(F)dar lin’, won’t you (Gm)ease my wor ried mind?

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Layla by Derek And The Dominos — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Layla” by Derek And The Dominos 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 116 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "Layla" 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 "Layla"?: 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.
What other Derek And The Dominos songs work for kids?: Try "BELL BOTTOM BLUES", "LAYLA". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.