Lay Your Heart Next To Mine
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Capo 3 (Key Of F)
D A G D
It sure is good to see your smile
D A G
At the end of a long hard day
D A G D
Life out there is easier to bear
D A G
When you look at me this way
G A
I can't count the times You dance through my mind
D G
While I'm tryin' to be who I am
G A
But you got to believe I'm not really me
D D/F# G
'Til I'm back in your arms again
Bm Bm/A G
'Cause it all comes clear
Bm Bm/A G
When we're both right here
Bm Bm/A G D
And you lay your heart next to mine
D A G D
I'll never get used to those short goodbyes
D A G
As I'm runnin' out the door
D A G D
And I'll always hate walkin' away
D A G
While you're tryin' to kiss me once more
G A
But I've got to do what I've got to do
D D/F# G
And even when it don't go like I planned
G A
I tell myself, if there's nothin' else
D D/F# G
When every day comes to an end
Bm Bm/A G
It will be all right
Bm Bm/A G
When you hold me tight
Bm Bm/A G D
And you lay your heart next to mine
Bridge:
G A
Every beat, every breath
G A
Plays a symphony inside our chest
Em F#m
And every dream in my mind
G
Comes alive every night, every time
Bm Bm/A G
And the world stands still
Bm Bm/A G
That's the way it feels
Bm Bm/A G D
When you lay your heart next to mine
Come and lay your heart next to mine
How to play Lay Your Heart Next To Mine
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.