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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Lay Down Sally" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”
- Can I play "Lay Down Sally" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Lay Down Sally" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Lay Down Sally"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Lay Down Sally" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Lay Down Sally"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Lay Down Sally" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.