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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Lay Lady Lay" 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, 72 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 Lady Lay”
- Can I play "Lay Lady Lay" 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 Lady Lay" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Lay Lady Lay" by Bob Dylan played in?
- Lay Lady Lay 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 Lady Lay"?
- The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Lay Lady Lay" 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 Lady Lay"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Lay Lady Lay"?
- "Lay Lady Lay" was originally performed by Bob Dylan. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Bob Dylan can I play here?
- Try "FOREVER YOUNG", "LAY, LADY, LAY", "I SHALL BE RELEASED". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Lay Lady Lay"?
- 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 Lady Lay" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Lay Lady Lay"?
- 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 Lady Lay" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.