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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Lay Me Down" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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.
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About “Lay Me Down”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Lay Me Down"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Lay Me Down". Key of C, 130 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.