What key is "Lay Me Down" in?

"Lay Me Down" by Sam Smith is in the key of E with a tempo of 50 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

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

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

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.

What chords are used in "Lay Me Down"?

This arrangement of "Lay Me Down" uses 10 chords: A, B, B7, C#m, C#m7, Dmaj7, E, Emaj7, +2 more.

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

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Sam Smith can I play here?

Try "NO PEACE", "FIRE ON FIRE", "WRITING'S ON THE WALL". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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.

Lay Me Down by Sam Smith

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 50 BPM. Difficulty: medium. 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 Sam Smith is in the key of E with a tempo of 50 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Lay Me Down" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
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.
What chords are used in "Lay Me Down"?: This arrangement of "Lay Me Down" uses 10 chords: A, B, B7, C#m, C#m7, Dmaj7, E, Emaj7, +2 more.
How long does it take to learn "Lay Me Down" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Sam Smith can I play here?: Try "NO PEACE", "FIRE ON FIRE", "WRITING'S ON THE WALL". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.