What key is "Lay Lady Lay" in?

"Lay Lady Lay" by Bob Dylan is in the key of A with a tempo of 72 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Lay Lady Lay" 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 Lady Lay" 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.

How long does it take to learn "Lay Lady Lay" on piano?

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

What other songs by Bob Dylan can I play here?

Try "FOREVER YOUNG", "LAY, LADY, LAY", "I SHALL BE RELEASED". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Lay, la dy, lay,

lay a cross my (Bm)big brass bed.

Lay, la dy, lay,

lay a cross my (Bm)big brass bed.

What ev er (F#m)col ors you have

in your mind,

I’ll show them to (F#m)you

and you’ll see them shine.

Lay, la dy, lay,

lay a cross my (Bm)big brass bed.

Stay, la dy, stay,

stay a with your (Bm)man a while.

What ev er (F#m)col ors you have

in your mind,

I’ll show them to (F#m)you

and you’ll see them shine.

Un til the break of day,

let me see you (Bm)make him smile.

His clothes are (F#m)dir ty but his

hands are clean.

And you’re the (F#m)best thing that he’s

ev er seen.

Why wait an y long er for the (E)world to (F#m)be gin,

You can have your cake and (Bm)eat it (A)too.

Why wait an y long er for the (E)one (F#m)you love,

When he’s (C#m)stand ing

in front of (Bm)you.

Lay, la dy, lay,

lay a cross my (Bm)big brass bed.

Stay, la dy, stay,

stay while the night is still a head.

I long to (F#m)see you in the

morn ing light,

I long to reach (F#m)for

you in the night.

Stay, la dy, stay,

stay while the night is still a head.

Lay Lady Lay by Bob Dylan

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 72 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Lay Lady Lay”

What key is "Lay Lady Lay" in?: "Lay Lady Lay" by Bob Dylan is in the key of A with a tempo of 72 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Lay Lady Lay" 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 Lady Lay" 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.
How long does it take to learn "Lay Lady Lay" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Bob Dylan can I play here?: Try "FOREVER YOUNG", "LAY, LADY, LAY", "I SHALL BE RELEASED". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.