Lay Em Down
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Intro: C Cadd9 C (x2)
Verse 1
C Cadd9 C
Come down to the river
C Cadd9 C
Come and let yourself in
C Cadd9 G
Make good on a promise
G Gsus4 C
To never hurt again
C Am
If you're lost and lonely
Am F
You're Broken down
F Dm
Bring all of your troubles
Cadd9 C
Come lay 'em down
Verse 2
All you sinners
And the weak at heart
All you helpless
On the boulevards
Wherever you are now
Whatever evil you've found
Bring all of your troubles
And come lay 'em down
[Refrão]
F C
We're all tied to the same old failing
F C
Finding shelter in things we know
Am G
We're all dirty like corrupted small towns
F
We'll bring our troubles
F
We'll bring our troubles
Cadd9 C
Lay 'em down
Verse 3
All you rich men
And the high above
All of those with and without love
All you burdened broken down
Bring all of your troubles
Come lay 'em down
C
Come lay 'em down (x4)
Instrumental: Am F G C
Bridge (x2)
Am
Come all you broken {Come lay 'em down}
F
Come all you helpless {Come lay 'em down}
G
Bring all your burden {Come lay 'em down}
C
And just lay 'em down {Come lay 'em down}
Ending
C
Come lay 'em down (x3)
How to play Lay Em Down
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.