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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 — 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.
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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?
- 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.
- 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.
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