(I) What will you do when you get (G#m7)lone ly
and no bod y’s (C7)wait ing (D7)by your side?
You’ve been don’t run ning, I (A)hid er ing much too long.
You know it’s just (B7)your fool up ish (E)pride.
(Am)Lay (Dm)la,
you (C)got me on my knees.
Lay la,
I’m (C)beg ging, dar ling, please.
Lay (Dm)la,
(C)dar ling won’t you (Dm)ease my wor ried (Bb)mind?
(I) tried make to give you con so (G#m7)la tion
when your old man (C7)nal had (D7)let you down.
Like a don’t fool, say we’ll (A)fell er in love with you.
You turned me my (B7)whole world up side (E)down.
(Am)Lay (Dm)la,
you (C)got me on my knees.
Lay la,
I’m (C)beg ging, dar ling, please.
Lay (Dm)la,
(C)dar ling won’t you (Dm)ease my wor ried (Bb)mind?
Lay la,
you (C)got me on my knees.
Lay la,
I’m (C)beg ging, dar ling, please.
Lay la,
(C)dar ling, won’t you (Dm)ease my wor ried mind?
Layla by Eric Clapton
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 116 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Layla”
- What key is "Layla" in?
- "Layla" by Eric Clapton is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 116 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Layla" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- 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.
- What chords are used in "Layla"?
- This arrangement of "Layla" uses 18 chords: A, Am, Am7, B7, Bb, Bb9, C, C#m, +10 more.
- How long does it take to learn "Layla" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Eric Clapton can I play here?
- Try "RUNNING ON FAITH", "BELIEVE IN LIFE", "MY FATHER'S EYES". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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