Other arrangements of Lay Down Sally
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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.
Lay Down Sally — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Lay Down Sally" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of A, 190 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Lay Down Sally”
- Why does "Lay Down Sally" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Lay Down Sally".
- What key is "Lay Down Sally" by Eric Clapton played in?
- Lay Down Sally is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Lay Down Sally"?
- The arrangement plays at 190 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Lay Down Sally" 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 Sally"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Lay Down Sally"?
- "Lay Down Sally" was originally performed by Eric Clapton. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Lay Down Sally"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: A, A7, D, E. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Eric Clapton can I play here?
- Try "RUNNING ON FAITH", "BELIEVE IN LIFE", "MY FATHER'S EYES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Lay Down Sally"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Lay Down Sally".
- Can I see all the notes in "Lay Down Sally"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of A at 190 BPM.