Layla

by Derek And The Dominos
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Lyrics

What will you do when you get (C#m7)lone ly

and no bod y’s (F)wait in’ (G)by your (A)side?

You’ve been (Bm)run nin’ and (A)hid in’ much too (D)long;

you know it’s (E)just your fool ish (A)pride.

(D)Lay (Gm)la,

you (F)got me on my (Gm)knees.

Lay la,

I’m (F)beg gin’, dar lin,’ (Gm)please.

Lay la,

(F)dar lin’, won’t you (Gm)ease my wor ried mind?

I tried to give you con so (C#m7)la tion

when your bod old (F)man, he (G)let you (A)down.

Like a (Bm)fool, nin’ I (A)fell in love with (D)you;

you turned my (E)whole world up side (A)down.

(D)Lay (Gm)la,

you (F)got me on my (Gm)knees.

Lay la,

I’m (F)beg gin’, dar lin,’ (Gm)please.

Lay la,

(F)dar lin’, won’t you (Gm)ease my wor ried mind?

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Layla by Derek And The Dominos

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 116 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Layla”

What key is "Layla" in?
"Layla" by Derek And The Dominos is in the key of C with a tempo of 116 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Layla" 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 "Layla" 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 "Layla" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Derek And The Dominos can I play here?
Try "BELL BOTTOM BLUES", "LAYLA". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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