(Dmaj7)Yes, I do, I be lieve that one day I will be where I was, right here, right next to you.
And it’s hard, the days just seem so dark.
The moon, the stars are noth ing with out you.
Your (Dmaj7)touch, your skin, where do I be gin?
No words can ex plain the way I’m miss ing you.
De ny this emp ti ness, this hole that I’m in side.
These tears, they tell their own sto ry.
You (Em7)told me not to cry when you were gone.
But the (Em7)feel ing’s o ver whelm ing, it’s much too
strong.
Can (D)I
lay by
your side?
Next to (Em)you,
(G)you.
And (D)make
sure
you’re
all right.
I’ll take care of (Em)you.
I (G)don’t want to be here if (A)I can’t be with you to night.
Lay Me Down by Sam Smith
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 100 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
Learn how to accompany it· the chords and what each hand plays, on Super Simple Chords ↗About “Lay Me Down”
- What key is "Lay Me Down" in?
- "Lay Me Down" by Sam Smith is in the key of D with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
- Is "Lay Me Down" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Lay Me Down" 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.
- How long does it take to learn "Lay Me Down" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Sam Smith can I play here?
- Try "NO PEACE", "FIRE ON FIRE", "WRITING'S ON THE WALL". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.