What key is "Lay Me Down" in?

"Lay Me Down" by Chris Tomlin is in the key of C with a tempo of 130 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Lay Me Down" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Lay Me Down" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Lay Me Down" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Chris Tomlin can I play here?

Try "Let God Arise", "Awesome Is The Lord Most High", "Indescribable". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

With this heart o pen wide, (G)from the depths, from the heights,

I will bring

a sac

ri fice.

With these hands lift ed high, (G)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 (F)lone.

Lay me (C)down, lay me (Gsus)down.

(Am)Oh,

hand on my (C)heart, this much is (G)true: there’s no (Am7)life a (G)part from (F)You.

Lay me (C)down, lay me (Gsus)down.

Let ting go of my pride, (G)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 (F)lone.

Lay me (C)down, lay me (Gsus)down.

(Am)Oh,

hand on my (C)heart, this much is (G)true: there’s no (Am7)life a (G)part from (F)You.

Lay me (C)down, lay me (Gsus)down.

Let ting go

It will be my (C)joy

to say,

“Your will,

Your way.” It will be my (Am)joy

to say,

“Your will,

Your way.” It will be my (C)joy

to say,

“Your will,

Your way.” It will be my (Am)joy

to say,

“Your will,

Your way.” It will be my way.” It will be my (G)joy

to say,

“Your will,

Your way,

al ways.”

Lay Me Down by Chris Tomlin

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 130 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Lay Me Down”

What key is "Lay Me Down" in?: "Lay Me Down" by Chris Tomlin is in the key of C with a tempo of 130 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Lay Me Down" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Lay Me Down" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Lay Me Down" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Chris Tomlin can I play here?: Try "Let God Arise", "Awesome Is The Lord Most High", "Indescribable". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.