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Lay Me Down

Billy Strings

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Lay Me Down by Billy Strings

Level: Beginner Decade: 2020s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Spiritual / Faith Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Capo 3rd fret

Intro
D    G  D

Verse 1
DLay Me Down On The Hillside, Cover Up My GEyes
DI Don't Wanna See Another Shepherd Lurking In Disguise
Lead His Flock Back To The Slaughter With Sugarcoated GLies
Lay Me CDown On The Hillside And ACover Up My DEyes

Verse 2
DLay Me Down On The Hillside And Cover Up My GEars
DI Don't Wanna Hear The Choir Prey Upon Our Deepest Fears
Or The Preachers Drink From Cisterns Loaded Full Of Fallen GTears
Lay Me CDown On The Hillside And ACover Up My DEars

Chorus
Lay Me GDown On The DHillside
Lay Me CDown And Walk ADway
Leave No GRoses On My DHeadstone
Leave No CFootprints In The AClay
Just Lay Me CDowGn And Walk ADway

Instrumental Break
D    G  D     G  C  A D

Verse 3
DLay Me Down On The Hillside And Cover Up My GMouth
So DI Can't Tell The Truth Beyond The Shadow Of A Doubt
I Don't Wanna Make A Promise Just To Fail To Keep My GVows
Lay Me CDown On The Hillside And ACover Up My DMouth

Chorus
Lay Me GDown On The DHillside
Lay Me CDown And Walk ADway
Leave No GRoses On My DHeadstone
Leave No CFootprints In The AClay
Just Lay Me CDowGn And Walk ADway

Instrumental Break
G  D  C  D
G  D  C  A
C G D

Verse 4
DLay Me Down On The Hillside, Turn Away Your Face
DAnd Leave No Post Or Marker Just To Sanctify This Place
Raise Nothing In My Honor, It Wasn't Worth The GWaste
Lay Me CDown On The Hillside, DTurn Away Your Face

Chorus
Lay Me GDown On The DHillside
Lay Me CDown And Walk ADway
Leave No GRoses On My DHeadstone
Leave No CFootprints In The AClay
Lay Me GDown On The DHillside
I Don't CWanna Meet This DWay
Let Me GLay There In The DDarkness
You Know That's CWhere I Wanna AStay
Just Lay Me CDowGn And Walk ADway

Outro
G  D  C  D
Also available in: C E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Lay Me Down?

The chords for Lay Me Down are: D, G, C, A

What is the original key of Lay Me Down?

The original key is D.

What is the difficulty of playing Lay Me Down?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Lay Me Down in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Lay Me Down be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Lay Me Down on ukulele?

Chord Lay Me Down can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Lay Me Down?

Lay Me Down uses 4 chords: D, G, C, A

What is the easiest way to play Lay Me Down?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Lay Me Down released in?

Lay Me Down was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Lay Me Down?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Lay Me Down to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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