I'd Love To Lay You Down

by Conway Twitty
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Lyrics

There’s a lot of ways of say in’ what I wan na say to you.

There’s (A7)songs and po ems and prom is es and (G)dreams that might come (D)true.

But I won’t talk of star ry skies or moon light on the ground.

with I’ll come right out and (A7)tell you I’d just (G)love to lay you down.

Lay you down and soft ly whis per pret ty love words in your ear, lay you down and tell you all the things a (G)wom an loves to (D)hear.

I’ll let you know how much it means just hav in’ you a round.

Oh, dar lin’, how I’d (A7)love to lay you down.

There’s so man y ways your sweet love’s made this house in to a home.

You’ve (A7)got a way ems of do in’ lit tle (G)things that turn me (D)on.

Like stand in’ in the kitch en in your fad ed cot ton gown, with your hair all up in (A7)curl ers, I still (G)love to lay you down.

Lay you down and soft ly whis per pret ty love words in your ear, lay you down and tell you all the things a (G)wom an loves to (D)hear.

I’ll let you know how much it means just hav in’ you a round.

Oh, dar lin’, how I’d (A7)love to lay you down.

There’s so

When a whole lot of De cem bers are show in’ in your face,

your (A7)au burn hair has fad ed and (G)sil ver takes its (D)place,

you’ll be just as love ly and I’ll still be a round.

And if I can, I (A7)know that I’d still (G)love to lay you down.

Lay you down and soft ly whis per pret ty love words in your ear, lay you down and tell you all the things a (G)wom an loves to (D)hear.

I’ll let you know how much it means just hav in’ you a round.

Oh, dar lin’, how I’d (A7)love to lay you down.

Lay you down and soft ly whis per pret ty love words in your ear, lay you down and tell you all the things a (G)wom an loves to (D)hear.

I’ll let you know how much it means just hav in’ you a round.

Oh, dar lin’, how I’d (A7)love to lay you down.

Lay you down

I'd Love To Lay You Down — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "I'd Love To Lay You Down" by Conway Twitty: 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 D, 164 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “I'd Love To Lay You Down”

What key is "I'd Love To Lay You Down" by Conway Twitty played in?
I'd Love To Lay You Down is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "I'd Love To Lay You Down"?
The arrangement plays at 164 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I'd Love To Lay You 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 "I'd Love To Lay You Down"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I'd Love To Lay You Down"?
"I'd Love To Lay You Down" was originally performed by Conway Twitty. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "I'd Love To Lay You Down"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: A7, D, Em7, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Conway Twitty can I play here?
Try "I CAN'T STOP LOVING YOU", "HELLO DARLIN'", "It's Only Make Believe". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "I'd Love To Lay You Down" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I'd Love To Lay You Down" by Conway Twitty. 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 "I'd Love To Lay You Down" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in D, 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 "I'd Love To Lay You 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.