What key is "Lay It On Me" in?

"Lay It On Me" by Vance Joy is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 126 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Lay It On Me" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Lay It On Me" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Lay It On Me"?

This arrangement of "Lay It On Me" uses 5 chords: Bb, C, Dm, Dm7, F.

How long does it take to learn "Lay It On Me" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Vance Joy can I play here?

Try "MESS IS MINE", "SATURDAY SUN", "RIPTIDE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

I’m (C)so (F)gone.

(Bb)An y one could (F)see that I’m wast ed.

You (C)cut (F)through

and (Bb)I just wan na know what’s in your head.

Write it (C)on a (F)piece of pa per, hon (Bb)ey.

Mm,

put it (C)in my (F)coat be fore I go,

hid den (C)in a (F)place you know I’ll find it,

oh,

lat er (C)when I’m (F)sit ting all a lone.

(Dm)Let

(Bb)me

in.

Ev ’ry thing starts at your skin

(Bb)so

(C)new.

Your love’s al ways find ing me out.

Who am I kid (C)ding?

If all my de fens es come (Dm)down,

ah, ba by,

will you lay it all on me now?

Lay it all on me now.

Snow (C)comes (F)down,

(Bb)ev ’ry thing is (F)new and dif f’rent.

I (C)found (F)you

(Bb)hid den in plain (F)sight.

Why’d it take so long?

Write (C)it on (F)a piece of pa per, hon (Bb)ey.

Mm,

Put (C)it in (F)my coat be fore I go.

Lay it all on me now.

(Dm)(Oh, (C)oh, (F)oh,

(Bb)oh, (F)oh, (C)oh.

(Dm)Oh, (C)oh, (F)oh,

(Bb)oh, (F)oh.) (C)Your love’s al ways find ing me out.

Who am I kid (C)ding?

If all my de fens es come (Dm)down,

ah, ba by,

will you lay it all on me now?

Lay it all on me now.

Lay It On Me by Vance Joy

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 126 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Lay It On Me”

What key is "Lay It On Me" in?: "Lay It On Me" by Vance Joy is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 126 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Lay It On Me" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Lay It On Me" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Lay It On Me"?: This arrangement of "Lay It On Me" uses 5 chords: Bb, C, Dm, Dm7, F.
How long does it take to learn "Lay It On Me" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Vance Joy can I play here?: Try "MESS IS MINE", "SATURDAY SUN", "RIPTIDE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.