Lay Me Down
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Em Cadd9 G D (single strum) x2
Verse 1: (single strum)
Em Cadd9 G D
You let me in, 'cause after all
Em Cadd9 G D
It seemed like the right to do, oh whoa
Em Cadd9 G D Em
I close my eyes and there you fall
Cadd9 G D Em Cadd9
I wonder what you could possible know
G D Cadd9
About breaking down that I don't
Pre- Chorus:
G Cadd9
It's been awhile since I begged for
D
Anything and now I want more
Chorus:
G D Em Cadd9 G
So lay me down, I'm lonely, Ooh whoa
D Em
You don't understand me
Cadd9 (hold)
And you never even tried to anyway
Em Cadd9 G D (single strum) x2
Verse 2: (single strum)
Em Cadd9 G
I hear you say
D Em
It's not the same
Cadd9 G D Em
I'm sorry; it's something I just can't explain
Cadd9 G
So shut your mouth
D Em
And hold me close
Cadd9 G D Cadd9
We both know, it's better than being alone
Pre-Chorus:
G Cadd9
It's alright, 'cause I've learned
D
Nothing matter what it seems
Chorus:
G D Em Cadd9 G
So Lay me down, I'm lonely, Ooh whoa
D Em
You don't understand me
Cadd9
And you never even tried
Bridge:
Em A Cadd9 D
Wanting you is wrong and I'm wrong and I mean it
Em A Cadd9 D G
Time after time you realize you don't mean it, yeah
D Em Cadd9
Chorus:
G D Em Cadd9 G
Lay me down, I'm lonely, Ooh whoa
D Em
You don't understand me
Cadd9 G
And you never even tried
D Em
I'm lonely, lay me down
Cadd9 G
I'm sorry, lay me down
D Em
You don't understand me
Cadd9
And you never even tried to anyway
How to play Lay Me Down
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.