Lay Me Down
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Verse 1:
Em7 G
With this heart open wide from the depths from the heights
Em7 D/F# G
I will bring a sacrifice
Em7 G
With these hands lifted high hear my song, hear my cry
Em7 D/F# G Em7 D/F# C G
I will bring a sacrifice I will bring a sacrifice
[Refrão]
C G D/F#
I lay me down I’m not my own
Em7 D C
I belong to you alone
G D/F#
Lay me down Lay me down
C G D/F#
Hand on my heart this much is true
Em7 D C
There’s no life apart from you
G D/F#
Lay me down Lay me down
C G D/F#
Lay me down Lay me down
Verse 2:
Em7 G
Letting go of my pride giving up all my rights
Em7 D/F# G Em7 D/F# C G
Take this life and let it shine Take this life and let it shine
Bridge:
G
It will be my joy to say Your will Your way
Em7
It will be my joy to say Your will Your way
D C
It will be my joy to say Your will Your way always
How to play Lay Me Down
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em7. 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.