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Won’t you (Bb)lay
(Gm)down
and (Eb)tell me the plac es you’ve been.
Won’t you lay
(Gm)down
and (Eb)re live your sto ry a (Bb)gain.
If (Gm)things could turn back a (F)round
I (Eb)know I would do an y thing.
Won’t you lay
(Gm)down
’cause (Eb)I know that heav en’s wait ing
Won’t you stay
(Gm)now,
there’s (Eb)so much that’s nev er been said.
Won’t you stay
(Gm)now,
re (Eb)mind me to nev er for (Bb)get.
And (Gm)I,
I won’t break (F)down,
I (Eb)don’t want to live with re (Bb)gret,
won’t you stay
(Gm)now,
I’ll (Eb)be by your side ’til the (Bb)end.
And (Dm)you’ve
been to plac es I’ve nev er been,
built your walls so high but you’d al ways let me in.
(Dm)You
showed (Gm)me
that (Dm)love can build a
home
but (Cm)now I see
that it’s (Eb)time
to let you (F)go.
Won’t you (Bb)lay
(Gm)down
and (Eb)tell me the plac es you’ve been.
Won’t you lay
(Gm)down
and (Eb)re live your sto ry a (Bb)gain.
If
(Gm)No,
(Ebmaj7)no.
If (Gm)things could turn back a (F)round
I (Eb)know I would do an y (Bb)thing.
Won’t you (Bb)lay
(Gm)down
’cause (Eb)I know that heav en’s wait ing.
Lay Down — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Lay Down" by Ella Henderson: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Eb, 75 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Eb) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Lay Down”
- Can I sing "Lay Down" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Lay Down" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in Eb, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Lay Down" by Ella Henderson in?
- The backing track is in Eb at 75 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Lay Down" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Lay Down"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Lay Down", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Lay Down" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Lay Down"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Lay Down"?
- "Lay Down" was originally performed by Ella Henderson. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Ella Henderson are available?
- Other accompaniments by Ella Henderson: "All Again", "Beautifully Unfinished", "Empire". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Lay Down" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Lay Down" by Ella Henderson. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Lay Down" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Eb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Lay Down" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.