Does "Lay Me Down" have chords and lyrics?

Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Lay Me Down" is in the key of E at 50 BPM.

What chords are in "Lay Me Down"?

Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of E, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

Lay Me Down — Piano Lead Sheet

"Lay Me Down" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of E, 50 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

Lyrics

(Emaj7)Yes, I do, I be lieve. That one day I will be where I was right there, 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 (Emaj7)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 (F#m7)told me not to cry when you were (C#m7)gone. But the (F#m7)feel ing’s o ver whelm ing, it’s much too strong. Can (E)I lay by your (C#m)side? Next to (F#m7)you, (A)you. And (E)make sure you’re al (C#m)right. I’ll take care of (F#m7)you, I (A)don’t want to be here if (A)I can’t be with you to night. I’m (Emaj7)reach ing out to you, can you hear my (A)call? (Who’s to say you won’t hear me?) This (Emaj7)hurt that I’ve been through. I’m miss ing you, miss ing you like cra zy, oh. You (F#m7)told me not to (A)cry when you were (C#m7)gone. But the (F#m7)feel ing’s o ver whelm ing, it’s much too (E)strong. Can (E)I lay by your (C#m)side? Next to (F#m7)you, (A)you. And (E)make sure you’re al (C#m)right. I’ll take care of (F#m7)you. I (A)don’t want to be here if (A)I can’t be with you to night. (F#m)Lay me (F#m)down to (Dmaj7)night, (F#m)lay me (F#m)by your (Dmaj7)side. (F#m)Lay me (F#m)down to (Dmaj7)night, (F#m)lay me (F#m)by your (Dmaj7)side. (Dmaj7)side. Can (E)I lay by your (C#m)side, next to (F#m7)you, (A)you.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: E
Tempo: 50 BPM
Difficulty: hard
Artist: Sam Smith

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How to Play "Lay Me Down" on Piano

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
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.
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Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.