Lay My Burdens Down
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Lay My Burdens Down by Ryan Long
(key of G)
He plays in key of Bb, but I found key of G easier to play.
Intro: G D Em C
G D Dsus4 G
G D
Amazing love how can it be
Em C
That you my God would die for me
G D
Amazing Grace how sweet the sound
C Dsus4 G
I come and lay my burdens down
Amazing sight no longer blind
You touched my eyes new hope I find
Amazing Grace how sweet the sound
I come and lay my burdens down
Amazing joy I happy shout
You took my dark and cast it out
Amazing Grace how sweet the sound
I come and lay my burdens down
Amazing life forget the grave
Jesus has died my soul to save
Amazing Grace how sweet the sound
I come and lay my burdens down
Interlude: C D G
(Key change)
A E
Amazing help no more alone
F#m D
New family new heavenly home
A E
Amazing Grace how sweet the sound
D E A
I come and lay my burdens down
Amazing love how can it be
That you my God would die for me
Amazing Grace how sweet the sound
I come and lay my burdens down
How to play Lay My Burdens Down
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 G. 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.