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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Lay Lady Lay" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Lay Lady Lay" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Lay Lady Lay" is in A.
- 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.
- Does "Lay Lady Lay" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Lay Lady Lay" is in the key of A at 72 BPM.
- What chords are in "Lay Lady Lay"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of A, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.