Learn "Lay Me Down" by Sam Smith on Piano

Master "Lay Me Down" by Sam Smith with our interactive piano player. This easy-level Pop arrangement is in the key of D at 100 BPM, making it perfect for beginners — you can start playing in minutes.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo. Most beginners can play through the full song in one session.

Lyrics

(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.

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
D
Tempo
100 BPM
Difficulty
easy
Artist
Sam Smith

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How to Play "Lay Me Down" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.