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What will you do when you get lone ly?
No one (C)wait ing (D)by your (E)side.
You’ve been (B7)run ning and (E)hid ing much too (A)long.
You know it’s (B7)just your fool ish (E)pride.
(A5)Lay la,
you’ve (C)got me on (Dm)my knees.
Lay la,
I’m (C)beg ging, dar (Dm)ling, please.
Lay la,
(C)dar ling, won’t (Dm)you ease my wor ried mind?
Tried the to give you con so la tion,
your old (C)man won’t (D)let you (E)down.
Like a (B7)fool, ning I (E)fell in love with (A)you.
You turned my (B7)whole world up side (E)down.
(A5)Lay la,
you’ve (C)got me on (Dm)my knees.
Lay la,
I’m (C)beg ging, dar (Dm)ling, please.
Lay la,
(C)dar ling, won’t (Dm)you ease my wor ried mind?
mind?
Lay la,
you’ve (C)got me on (Dm)my knees.
Lay la,
I’m (C)beg ging, dar (Dm)ling, please.
Lay la,
(C)dar ling, won’t (Dm)you ease my wor ried mind?
Lay la mind?
Lay la,
you’ve (C)got me on (Dm)my knees.
Lay la,
I’m (C)beg ging, dar (Dm)ling, please.
Lay la,
(C)dar ling, won’t you ease my wor ried (Dm)mind?
Layla — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Layla" by Eric Clapton: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 114 BPM.
This arrangement is a great workout for your left hand — the walking bass pattern keeps it moving steadily, so practice that hand alone at around 80 BPM until the motion feels automatic before adding your right hand.
With eleven chords in the mix, the real challenge is the less familiar shapes like C#m, F#m7, and G#7; isolate those transitions and loop them until your fingers find the keys without hesitation.
Watch the shift from C#m to G#7 especially — it's a reach that trips people up at tempo.
At 114 BPM you have breathing room, but the walking bass can drift if you rush, so lock in with the beat and let the melancholic feel settle in naturally rather than pushing forward.
Use light pedal to connect chord tones without muddying that bass line.
This is the piece that'll make minor-key chord changes feel like second nature to you.
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About “Layla”
- What key is "Layla" by Eric Clapton played in?
- Layla is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Layla"?
- The arrangement plays at 114 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Layla" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Layla"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Layla"?
- "Layla" was originally performed by Eric Clapton. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Layla"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: A, Apow, B7, Bb, C, C#m, D, Dm, +3 more.
- What other songs by Eric Clapton can I play here?
- Try "RUNNING ON FAITH", "BELIEVE IN LIFE", "MY FATHER'S EYES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Layla" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Layla" by Eric Clapton. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Layla" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Layla" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.