Learn "Lay Me Down" by Chris Tomlin on Piano

Master "Lay Me Down" by Chris Tomlin with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Christian/Gospel arrangement is in the key of C at 130 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 130 BPM.

Lyrics

With this heart With this heart o pen wide, from the depths, from the heights, I will bring a sac ri fice. With these hands lift ed high, hear my song, hear my cry. I will bring a sac ri fice. I will bring a sac ri fice. I lay me (C)down; I’m not my (G)own. I be (Am7)long to (G)You a (F2)lone. Lay me (C)down, lay me (G)down. Oh, hand on my (C)heart, this much is (G)true: There’s no (Am7)life a (G)part from (F2)You. Lay me (C)down, lay me (G)down. Let ting go of my pride, giv ing up all my rights. Take this life and let it shine. Take this life and let it shine. I lay me (C)down; I’m not my (G)own. I be (Am7)long to (G)You a (F2)lone. Lay me (C)down, lay me (G)down. Oh, hand on my (C)heart, this much is (G)true: There’s no (Am7)life a (G)part from (F2)You. Lay me (C)down, lay me (G)down. Let ting go Oh, lay me (C)down, lay me (G)down. It will be my joy to say, “Your will, Your way.” It will be my (Am7)joy to say, “Your will, Your way.” It will be my (Gsus)joy to say, “Your will, Your way, al ways.” It will be my joy to say, “Your will, Your way.” It will be my (Am7)joy to say, “Your will, Your way.” It will be my (Gsus)joy to say, “Your will, Your way, al ways.” Oh, lay me (C)down, lay me (G)down. Oh, lay me (C)down, lay me (G)down.

Song Details

Key
C
Tempo
130 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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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.