Don't Lay Your Head
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Capo 2
Verse
Cmaj7
Don't lay your head
Cmaj7 G
Don't lay your head down without me
G
Without me
Cmaj7
Don't lay your head
Cmaj7 G
Don't lay your head down without me
G
Without me
Pre-Chorus
Cmaj7
I can't imagine this bed without you by my side
Cmaj7
I lie awake instead of dreaming with your hand in mine
Cmaj7
It's a little cold without you laying here to keep me warm
Cmaj7
I can't kiss myself goodnight I need your lips to feel all right
[Refrão]C G
Whoa no don't you lay your head down
C G
Whoa without me by your side
C G
Whoa who's going to tuck you in
C G G | G
Whoa and kiss you one last time
Verse
Cmaj7
Don't lay your head
Cmaj7 G
Don't lay your head down without me
G
Without me
Cmaj7
Don't lay your head
Cmaj7 G
Don't lay your head down without me
G
Without me
Pre-Chorus
Cmaj7
I can't imagine this bed without you by my side
Cmaj7
I lie awake instead of dreaming with your hand in mine
Cmaj7
It's a little cold without you laying here to keep me warm
Cmaj7
I can't kiss myself goodnight I need your lips to feel all right
[Refrão]C G
Whoa no don't you lay your head down
C G
Whoa without me by your side
C G
Whoa who's going to tuck you in
C G G | G
Whoa and kiss you one last time
C G
If anything I'd join ya
C G
Unless they in California flow
C G
We got our whole life to escape it
C G
But for now I need you hanging next to me
C G
This is my crazy way of telling you
C G
No I don't want you to leave
C G
Not today not tomorrow
C
Never anywhere far away
G
Far away from me
Pre-Chorus
Cmaj7
I can't imagine this bed without you by my side
Cmaj7
I lie awake instead of dreaming with your hand in mine
Cmaj7
It's a little cold without you laying here to keep me warm
Cmaj7
I can't kiss myself goodnight I need your lips to feel all right
[Refrão]C G
Whoa no don't you lay your head down
C G
Whoa without me by your side
C G
Whoa who's going to tuck you in
C G C
Whoa and kiss you one last time
G C G C
Whoa I'll kiss you one last time
G C G G
Whoa I'll kiss you one last time
How to play Don't Lay Your Head
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Cmaj7. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.