Other arrangements of Lay Me Down
Pick a learning view.
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.
Lay Me Down — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
6 people have learned this song
Free karaoke for "Lay Me Down" by Chris Tomlin: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 130 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
Try other practice modes:
About “Lay Me Down”
- What key is "Lay Me Down" by Chris Tomlin played in?
- Lay Me Down is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Lay Me Down"?
- The arrangement plays at 130 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Lay Me Down" 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 Me Down"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Lay Me Down"?
- "Lay Me Down" was originally performed by Chris Tomlin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Lay Me Down"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: Am7, C, F, G, Gsus4.
- What other songs by Chris Tomlin can I play here?
- Try "Let God Arise", "Awesome Is The Lord Most High", "Indescribable". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Lay Me Down" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Lay Me Down" by Chris Tomlin. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Lay Me Down" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Lay Me Down" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.