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(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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Lay Me Down" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of E, 50 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”
- Can I play "Lay Me Down" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Lay Me Down" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Lay Me Down" by Sam Smith played in?
- Lay Me Down is arranged in the key of E 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 50 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 Sam Smith. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Lay Me Down"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: A, B, B7, C#m, C#m7, Dmaj7, E, Emaj7, +2 more.
- What other songs by Sam Smith can I play here?
- Try "NO PEACE", "FIRE ON FIRE", "WRITING'S ON THE WALL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Lay Me Down"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Lay Me Down" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Lay Me Down"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Lay Me Down" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.