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 col ors you have
in your mind,
I’ll show them to (F#m)you
and you’ll see them shine.
Lay, lad y, lay,
lay a cross my (Bm)big brass bed.
Stay, la dy, stay,
stay with your man a while.
Un til the break of day,
let me see you (Bm)make him smile.
His clothes are dirt y but his
hands are clean,
and you’re the best thing that he’s
ev er seen.
Stay, la dy, stay,
stay with your man a while.
Why wait an y long er for the (E)world (F#m)to be (A)gin,
you can have your cake and eat (Bm)it, too.
Why wait an y long er for the (E)one (F#m)you (A)love,
when he’s 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 see you in the (A)morn ing light,
I long to reach for you
in the night.
Stay, la dy, (C#m)stay,
stay while the night is still a head.
Lay, Lady, Lay by Bob Dylan
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 72 BPM. Difficulty: medium. 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: medium.
- Is "Lay, Lady, Lay" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- 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.
- What chords are used in "Lay, Lady, Lay"?
- This arrangement of "Lay, Lady, Lay" uses 7 chords: A, Bm, C#m, D, E, F#m, G.
- How long does it take to learn "Lay, Lady, Lay" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Bob Dylan can I play here?
- Try "FOREVER YOUNG", "I SHALL BE RELEASED", "TANGLED UP IN BLUE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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