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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Lay Me Down" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Lay Me Down"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Lay Me Down". Key of E, 50 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.