Sam Smith - Lay Me Down: Guitar Chords
Learn to play 'Lay Me Down' on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
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Learn Lay Me Down Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Sam Smith
This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform 'Lay Me Down' smoothly on your guitar.
For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.
Emaj7 Yes I do, I believe That one day I will be, where I was Amaj7 Right there, right next to you And it's hard, the days just seem so dark The moon, the stars, are nothing without you Emaj7 Your touch, your skin, where do I begin? Amaj7 No words can explain, the way I'm missing you Deny this emptiness, this hole that I'm inside These tears, they tell their own story F#m A C#m B You told me not to cry when you were gone F#m A B7 B But the feelings overwhelming, it's much too strong Chorus: E C#m F#m A Can I lay by your side, next to you, you E C#m And make sure you're alright F#m I'll take care of you A And I don't want to be here if Esus4 E I can't be with you tonight Emaj7 I'm reaching out to you Amaj7 Can you hear my call? Emaj7 This hurt that I've been through Amaj7 I'm missing you, missing you like crazy Chorus: E C#m F#m A Can I lay by your side, next to you, you E C#m And make sure you're alright F#m I'll take care of you A And I don't want to be here if Esus4 F#m A D B7 I can't be with you tonight F#m A D B7 Lay me down tonight F#m A D B7 lay me by your side F#m A D B7 Lay me down tonight F#m A D B7 lay me by your side E C#m F#m A Esus4 E Can I lay by your side, next to you, you You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsA  Am  Amaj7  C#m  D  E  Em  Emaj7  Esus4  F#m  B  B7  Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play 'Lay Me Down' on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for 'Lay Me Down' by Sam Smith.