Other arrangements of As I Lay Me Down
Pick a learning view.
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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "As I Lay Me Down" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Eb, 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “As I Lay Me Down”
- Can I play "As I Lay Me Down" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "As I Lay Me Down" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "As I Lay Me Down" by Sophie B. Hawkins played in?
- As I Lay Me Down is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "As I Lay Me Down"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "As I Lay Me Down" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "As I Lay Me Down"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "As I Lay Me Down"?
- "As I Lay Me Down" was originally performed by Sophie B. Hawkins. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "As I Lay Me Down"?
- This arrangement uses 12 chords: Ab, Amaj7, B, Bb, Db, Dm, E, Eb, +4 more.
- Can a complete beginner play "As I Lay Me Down"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "As I Lay Me Down" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "As I Lay Me Down"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "As I Lay Me Down" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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