When I Lay Down
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
C
[Verse 1]
C C2 Am
They said lay down in the water even though you don't believe
F Gsus G
Your sins will be forgiven and your soul will be relieved
C Am
So I walked into the water and I fell down on my knees
F Gsus G
And I took out some insurance and I bought a little peace
[Chorus]
Ab Gm C
But when I lay down I lied
Ab Gm C
When I lay down I lied
[Verse 2]
C Am
He said darlin do you love me and I said sure I do
F Gsus G
And I led him to believe me, as I proved that it was true
C Am
And I let my body love him, lord knows I really tried
F Gsus G
And the comfort of it touched him, and his heart was satisfied
[Chorus]
Ab Gm C
But when I lay down I lied
Ab Gm C
When I lay down I lied
[Bridge]
F Fsus
I lied to make them happy and I lied to make them care
Bb Bbm C Csus
I lied cause I was lonley, and I lied cause I was scared
F Fsus
I lied so some would leave me and I lied so some would stay
Bb Bbm Fm Bb
I lied until I lied my life away
[Verse 2]
C Am
I dreamed my life was over and they laid me in my grave
F Gsus G
I was frightened of forever and the price I'd have to pay
C Am
I thought that god would hate me cause I'd lived my life in sin
F Gsus G
But I felt the truth embrace me as heaven let me in
[Chorus]
Ab Gm C
But when I lay down I cried
Ab Gm C
When I lay down I cried
How to play When I Lay Down
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.