Lyrics
(G)Lay down, (D)lay down, (F)lay it all (G)down, let your white birds (D)smile up at the (F)ones who stand and (G)frown.
(G)Lay down, (D)lay down, (F)lay it all (G)down, let your white birds (D)smile up at the (F)ones who stand and (Em)frown.
We were so (D)close,
there was no (Em)room,
We bled in (D)side
each oth er’s (Em)wounds.
We all had (D)caught
the same dis (Em)ease,
and we all (D)sang
the songs of (Em)peace.
(G)Lay down, (D)lay down, (F)lay it all (G)down, let your white birds (D)smile up at the (F)ones who stand (G)and frown.
(G)Lay down, (D)lay down, (F)lay it all (G)down, let your white birds (D)smile up at the (F)ones who stand and (Em)frown.
So (D)raise
the can dles (Em)high,
’cause if you (G)don’t, we could stay (D)black a (A)gainst the (Em)night.
So
(D)raise them (A)high er a (Em)gain,
and if you (G)do we could stay (D)dry a (A)gainst the (Em)rain.
(Em)peace.
Some came to (D)sing,
some came to (Em)pray.
Some came to (D)keep
the dark a (Em)way.
So (D)raise
the can dles (Em)high,
’cause if you (G)don’t, we could stay (D)black a (A)gainst the (Em)night.
So
(D)raise them (A)high er a (Em)gain,
and if you (G)do we could stay (D)dry a (A)gainst the (Em)rain.
(G)Lay down, (D)lay down, (F)lay it all (G)down, let your white birds (D)smile up at the (F)ones who stand and (G)frown.
You got to (G)Lay down, (D)lay down, (F)lay it all (G)down, let your white birds (D)smile up at the (F)ones who stand and (G)frown.
You got to
Lay Down by Melanie
1 person has learned this song
Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 80 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Lay Down”
- What key is "Lay Down" in?
- "Lay Down" by Melanie is in the key of G with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Lay Down" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Lay Down" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.