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(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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Layla" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of F, 116 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 “Layla”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Layla" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Layla" is in F.
- What key is "Layla" by Eric Clapton played in?
- Layla is arranged in the key of F 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 116 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Layla" 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 "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 18 chords: A, Am, Am7, B7, Bb, Bb9, C, C#m, +10 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.
- 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 F 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 F, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.


