Chordyes

Layla

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Layla by Eric Clapton in the key of A

Guitar Lick
  Am F   G Am   Am F   G Am

Band In
  Am F   G Am   Am F   G Am
  Am F   G Am   Am F         G

Verse 1
  G#m7 What Will You Do When You Get Lonely    D#m7  No One's WG#m7aiting By YoGm7ur SiAde?            B​
  C#m7 You've Been RunnF#7ing And Hiding MuchB Too Long   You EKnoB/D#w, It's C#m7Just Your FoolisF#7h Pride                B         Em​

Hook
Layla, Am     F    You GGot Me On My KneesAm   Layla,       Am        FBeggiGng Darling, Please        Am​
Layla, Am     F        G    Darling, Won't You EaAmse My Worried MinAmd?     F            G​

Verse 2
  G#m7I Tried To Give You Consolation D#m7         YouG#m7r Old Man HGm7ad Let YAou Down        B​
  C#m7  Like A F#7Fool, I FBell In Love With You E  B/D#       C#m7  You Turned My Whole F#7World Upside Down  B                   Em​

Verse 3
  G#m7 Make The Best Of The Situation  D#m7          BG#m7efore I FinaGm7lly Go IAnsane    B​
  C#m7 Please Don't SF#7ay "We'll Never BFind A Way"         E   B/D# And TeC#m7ll Me All My LoveF#7's In Vain         B        Em​

Hook
Layla, Am     F    You GGot Me On My KneesAm   Layla,       Am        FBeggiGng Darling, Please        Am​
Layla, Am     F        G    Darling, Won't You EaAmse My Worried MinAmd?     F      G  Am​
Layla, Am     F    You GGot Me On My KneesAm   Layla,       Am        FBeggiGng Darling, Please        Am​
Layla, Am     F        G    Darling, Won't You EaAmse My Worried MinAmd?     F      G  Am​

Guitar Solo
  Am F   G Am   Am F   G Am
  Am F   G Am   Am Dm   Em Am  [X3]
  Am F   G Am   Am F   G/B Am
  Am F   G Am   Am F   G Am

Guitar Lick
  Am F   G Am   Am F   G Am
  Am F   G Am   Am F   G
  G   G

Instruments
  G   G/B   Csus2   Cmaj7   G   G/B   Csus2   Cmaj7
  F7(#11)   F7(#11)   G   G
  G   G/B   Csus2   Cmaj7   G   G/B   Csus2   Cmaj7
  F7(#11)   F7(#11)   G   G
  G   G/B   Csus2   Cmaj7   G   G/B   Csus2   Cmaj7
  F7(#11)   F7(#11)   G   G
  Em7   Am7   D7   G D/F#   Em Emmaj7   A7(sus4) A7   C/D   C/D
  G   G/B   Csus2   Cmaj7   F7(#11)   F7(#11)
  G   G

Instruments (Band In )
  G   G/B   Csus2   Cmaj7   G   G/B   Csus2   Cmaj7
  F7(#11)   F7(#11)   G   G
  Em7   Am7   D7   G D/F#   Em Emmaj7   A7(sus4) A7   C/D   C/D
  G   G/B   Csus2   Cmaj7   G   G/B   Csus2   Cmaj7
RiGt....Fsus2        Em7      D#(#5)       D#(#11)          C/D      G/B    G  G  G    Csus2        Cmaj7​
  F7(#11)   F7(#11)   G
  G G/D G G/D   G G/D G G/D
  G G/D G G/D   G G/D G G/D
  G G/D G G/D   G G/D G G/D
  G G/D   G   G
Also available in: Dm (Original) C E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Layla?

The chords for Layla are: Am, F, G, G#m7, D#m7, Gm7, A, B, C#m7, F#7, E, B/D#

What is the original key of Layla?

The original key is Dm.

What is the difficulty of playing Layla?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Layla in another key?

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

Can Layla be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Layla on ukulele?

Chord Layla can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Layla?

Layla uses 12 chords: Am, F, G, G#m7, D#m7, Gm7, A, B, C#m7, F#7, E, B/D#

What is the easiest way to play Layla?

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 Layla released in?

Layla was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Layla?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Layla 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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