Lay It Down
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[(intro) ]F G (2x)
Em F B5 Am
Em F B5 C
Em F B5 Am
Oh, We’ll never be short on people
Em F B5 C
And We’ll never be short on trouble
Em F B5 Am
It's a well worn path so how on Earth
G
Can ye feel alone?
F
Why carry on our own
C G
What's coming to all men?
F
Why drag your bag of bones
C G
To hell and back again?
F
Why carry on our own
C G
What's coming to all men?
Dm
Look around
F
Lay it down
(interlúdio) Em F B Am
Em F B C
Em F B5 Am
Oh, We’ll never be short on Good News
Em F B5 C
And somebody to tell our story to
Em F B5 Am
And We’ll never be short on redemption
G
The light for the dark
F
Why carry on our own
C G
What's coming to all men?
F
Why drag your bag of bones
C G
To hell and back again?
F
Why carry on our own
C G
What's coming to all men?
Dm
Look around
F
Lay it down
(interlúdio) F G (4x)
Em F B Am
(solo) Am C Am Em G
F
Why carry on our own
C G
What's coming to all men?
Dm
Look around
F
Why carry on our own
C G
What's coming to all men?
F
Why drag your bag of bones
C G
To hell and back again?
F
Why carry on our own
C G
What's coming to all men?
Dm
Look around
F
Lay it down
Dm
Look around
F
Lay it down
How to play Lay It 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 F. 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.