Lay Down

by Melanie
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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Lay Down" by Melanie in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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.

About “Lay Down

Can I learn "Lay Down" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Lay Down" with hands-separate practice in G at 80 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Lay Down"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Lay Down" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Lay Down"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Lay Down" is in the key of G at 80 BPM.

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