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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 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 — 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.
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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?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- 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 chords are used in "Lay, Lady, Lay"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, Bm, C#m, D, E, F#m, G.
- What other songs by Bob Dylan can I play here?
- Try "FOREVER YOUNG", "I SHALL BE RELEASED", "TANGLED UP IN BLUE". 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 simplified for beginners.
- 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.
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