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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Layla" by Eric Clapton in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "Layla" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Layla" with hands-separate practice in F at 116 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Layla"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Layla" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Layla"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Layla" is in the key of F at 116 BPM.