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(CN.C.)Lay down your head and sleep,
sleep.
I’ll be your pil low, soft and deep.
Leave me your trou bles; I will keep
your days
gone
by,
your (Ebmaj7)days
(F7)gone
(Bb)by.
(Bb)Lay down your (Eb)head and (Dm)dream,
(Cm7)dream.
(Bb)You’re so much (Eb)gen tler
than you (Cm7)seem.
(Bb)Is there a (Eb)chance you might re (C)deem
my (Bb)days
(F)gone
(Dm7)by,
my (Ebmaj7)days
(F7)gone
(Bb)by?
And (Eb)oh,
his (Bb)breath is so (Eb)warm.
Mine is short, and my (Dbsus2)ears are (Ab)ring ing.
Ev ’ry (Abmaj9)where my (Dbmaj9)skin
is (Cm7)sing
(Cm9)ing.
(Bb)Lay down your (Eb)head and (Dm)sleep,
(Fsus2)sleep.
(Bb)I will be (Eb)pleased your (Dm)soul to (Cm7)keep.
(Bb)Give your self (Eb)o ver to the (C)deep
of (Bb)days
(F)gone
(Dm7)by,
of days
gone
by.
Lay Down Your Head — Simple Sheet Music
"Lay Down Your Head" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Eb, 120 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Lay Down Your Head”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Lay Down Your Head"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Lay Down Your Head" by Audra McDonald played in?
- Lay Down Your Head is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Lay Down Your Head"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Lay Down Your Head" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Lay Down Your Head"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Lay Down Your Head"?
- "Lay Down Your Head" was originally performed by Audra McDonald. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Lay Down Your Head"?
- This arrangement uses 19 chords: Ab, Abmaj9, Bb, Bbm7, C, Cm, Cm7, Cm9, +11 more.
- What other songs by Audra McDonald can I play here?
- Try "I HAD MYSELF A TRUE LOVE", "WHEN DID I FALL IN LOVE", "WAS THAT YOU?". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Lay Down Your Head". Key of Eb, 120 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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