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(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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"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.
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About “Lay Down”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Lay Down" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Lay Down" is in G.
- What key is "Lay Down" by Melanie played in?
- Lay Down is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Lay Down"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Lay 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 "Lay Down"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Lay Down"?
- "Lay Down" was originally performed by Melanie. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Lay Down"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: A, D, Em, F, G.
- What other songs by Melanie can I play here?
- Try "WHAT HAVE THEY DONE TO MY SONG, MA?", "BRAND NEW KEY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- 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.
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