Lay It On Me
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Intro
D A Bm G
D A G D
[Verso 1]
D A
I should've known better when I took that trip
Bm G
Down that old dirt road in my crawling skin
D A
Knew I was wrong when I crossed that line
Bm G
But I make the same mistakes every time
D A Bm G
Still I, I try to travel light
[Refrão]
D A
But I could carry your load
Bm G
On the banks of a river so cold
D A
If there's something that you gotta let go
G D
Just lay it on me
{Instrumental}
D A Bm G
D A G D
[Verso 2]
D A
Should've known better when I took that pill
Bm G
It was bad for my head, I had a good time still
D A
Flying down the street in a hearse with wings
Bm G
The trunk was full of my skeletons
D A
Original sin was a pretty good deal
Bm G
Was so fucked-up, it felt so real
D A
And the purple sky when the moon came up
Bm G
Took a dip in the abyss of my crowded cup
D A Bm G
Still I, I try to travel light
[Refrão]
D A
But I could carry your load
Bm G
On the banks of a river so cold
D A
If there's something that you gotta let go
G D
Just lay it on me
D A
Said I could carry your load
Bm G
On the banks of a river so cold
D A
If there's something that you gotta let go
G D
Just lay it on me
G D
Just lay it on me
{Instrumental}
D A Bm G
D A G D
D A Bm G
D A
Outro
G D
Just lay it on me
G D
Just lay it on me
G D
Just lay it on me
How to play Lay It On Me
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.