Does "Lay Down" have chords and lyrics?

Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Lay Down" is in the key of G at 80 BPM.

What chords are in "Lay Down"?

Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

Lay Down — Piano Lead Sheet

"Lay Down" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 80 BPM.

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

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

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

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
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
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
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.