Learn "LAY DOWN SALLY" by Eric Clapton on Piano

Master "LAY DOWN SALLY" by Eric Clapton with our interactive piano player. This easy-level Rock arrangement is in the key of A at 190 BPM, making it perfect for beginners — you can start playing in minutes.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo. Most beginners can play through the full song in one session.

Lyrics

There is noth ing that is wrong in want ing you to stay here with (D)me. I (A7)know you’ve got some where to go, but won’t you make your self at home and (D)stay with me? And don’t you (E)ev er leave. (A)Lay down, Sal ly, and (D)rest here in my arms. (E)Don’t you think you want some one to talk to? Lay down, Sal ly; no (D)need to leave so soon. (E)I’ve been try ing all night long just to (A)talk to you. The sun ain’t near ly on the rise, and we still got the moon and a (D)bove. So (A7)Un der neath the vel vet skies, but love is all that mat ters. Won’t you (D)stay with me? And don’t you (E)ev er leave. (A)Lay down, Sal ly, and (D)rest here in my arms. (E)Don’t you think you want some one to talk to? Lay down, Sal ly; no (D)need to leave so soon. (E)I’ve been try ing all night long just to (A)talk to you. I (A)talk to you. (A)talk to you.

Song Details

Category
Rock
Key
A
Tempo
190 BPM
Difficulty
easy

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How to Play "Lay Down Sally" 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.