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Lay Me Down

Billy Strings

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Lay Me Down by Billy Strings in the key of E

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

Intro
E    A  E

Verse 1
ELay Me Down On The Hillside, Cover Up My AEyes
EI Don't Wanna See Another Shepherd Lurking In Disguise
Lead His Flock Back To The Slaughter With Sugarcoated ALies
Lay Me DDown On The Hillside And BCover Up My EEyes

Verse 2
ELay Me Down On The Hillside And Cover Up My AEars
EI Don't Wanna Hear The Choir Prey Upon Our Deepest Fears
Or The Preachers Drink From Cisterns Loaded Full Of Fallen ATears
Lay Me DDown On The Hillside And BCover Up My EEars

Chorus
Lay Me ADown On The EHillside
Lay Me DDown And Walk AEway
Leave No ARoses On My EHeadstone
Leave No DFootprints In The BClay
Just Lay Me DDowAn And Walk AEway

Instrumental Break
E    A  E     A  D  B E

Verse 3
ELay Me Down On The Hillside And Cover Up My AMouth
So EI Can't Tell The Truth Beyond The Shadow Of A Doubt
I Don't Wanna Make A Promise Just To Fail To Keep My AVows
Lay Me DDown On The Hillside And BCover Up My EMouth

Chorus
Lay Me ADown On The EHillside
Lay Me DDown And Walk AEway
Leave No ARoses On My EHeadstone
Leave No DFootprints In The BClay
Just Lay Me DDowAn And Walk AEway

Instrumental Break
A  E  D  E
A  E  D  B
D A E

Verse 4
ELay Me Down On The Hillside, Turn Away Your Face
EAnd Leave No Post Or Marker Just To Sanctify This Place
Raise Nothing In My Honor, It Wasn't Worth The AWaste
Lay Me DDown On The Hillside, ETurn Away Your Face

Chorus
Lay Me ADown On The EHillside
Lay Me DDown And Walk AEway
Leave No ARoses On My EHeadstone
Leave No DFootprints In The BClay
Lay Me ADown On The EHillside
I Don't DWanna Meet This EWay
Let Me ALay There In The EDarkness
You Know That's DWhere I Wanna BStay
Just Lay Me DDowAn And Walk AEway

Outro
A  E  D  E
Also available in: D (Original) C G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Lay Me Down?

The chords for Lay Me Down are: E, A, D, B

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: E, A, D, B

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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