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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"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.
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About “Lay Me Down”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Lay Me Down" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Lay Me Down" is in E.
- 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.
- 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.