Learn "LAY DOWN" by Melanie on Piano

Master "LAY DOWN" by Melanie with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Pop arrangement is in the key of G at 80 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 80 BPM.

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

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
G
Tempo
80 BPM
Difficulty
medium
Artist
Melanie

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How to Play "Lay Down" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.