Does "Layla" 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. "Layla" is in the key of Bb at 116 BPM.

What chords are in "Layla"?

Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

Layla — Piano Lead Sheet

"Layla" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 116 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

Lyrics

(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?

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Rock
Key: Bb
Tempo: 116 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Eric Clapton

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How to Play "Layla" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.