Lay Me Down
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Intro
Esus2
[Verso 1]
B
This time, say you’re sure,
Don’t you bother slipping away,
D#m
She says, ‘Don’t cry, boy’.
B
No more will I feel,
The weight of something real,
D#m
Just let my words drown.
G#m G#m/A# G#m/B
I’m all out,
F#sus4 F#
You’re talking like love’s so cheap,
G#m G#m/A# G#m/B D#
‘I need you now’, should’ve said that when I was around.
[Refrão]
E
Lay me down,
B
‘Cos I just wanna be there.
E
It’s over now,
B
I just don’t believe it.
verse 2
B
I could lie, say it’s fine,
Find someone to take up my time,
D#m
Let you pass through.
B
And of all that we said,
There’s just one thing caught in my head,
D#m
I can’t deny you.
G#m G#m/A# G#m/B
‘I need you now’, should’ve said that when I
D#
was around.
[Refrão]
E
Lay me down,
B
Cos I just wanna be there.
E
It’s over now,
B
I just don’t believe it.
Bridge
C#m D# E G#m
Heavy, soft, and low, whispers only grow,
E Em
Time won’t change a thing,
You’re not who you used to be.
Guitar Solo
/ B / B / Em / B / D# / D# /
[Refrão]
E
Lay me down,
B
Cos I just wanna be there.
E
It’s over now,
B
I just don’t believe it.
Outro
B
This time, say you’re sure,
Don’t you bother slipping away,
D#m7
She says, ‘Don’t cry, boy’.
How to play Lay Me Down
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Esus2. 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.