Lay Lady Lay
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Written by Bob Dylan. This is The Byrds version. From The Byrds album 'The Byrds play Dylan'.
Intro: Am-Lay, Lady, Lay, Lay Across My Big Brass Bed
Am
lay, Lady, Lay, Lay Across My Big Brass Bed
Am
lay, Lady, Lay, Lay Across My Big Brass Bed
D
whatever Colors You Have In Your Mind
D
i'll Show Them To You And You'll See Them Shine
Am
lay, Lady, Lay, Lay Across My Big Brass Bed
Am
stay, Lady, Stay, Stay With Your Man Awhile
Am D Am
until The Break Of Day, Let Me See You Make Him Smile
D
his Clothes Are Dirty But His Hands Are Clean
D
and You're The Best Thing That He's Ever Seen
Am
stay, Lady, Stay, Stay With Your Man Awhile
D
why Wait Any Longer For The World To Begin
D
you Can Have Your Cake And Eat It Too
D
why Wait Any Longer For The One You Love
D
when He's Standing In Front Of You
Am
lay, Lady, Lay, Lay Across My Big Brass Bed
Am
stay, Lady, Stay, Stay While The Night Is Still Ahead
D
i Long To See You In The Morning Light
D
i Long To Reach For You In The Night
Am
stay, Lady, Stay, Stay While The Night Is Still Ahead
Ending: Am- Lay, Lady, Lay, Lay Across My Big Brass Bed
Enjoy!
How to play Lay Lady Lay
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 Am. 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.