Intro N.c. Brother Won’t You Lay Me Down Verse DBrother, Oh Brother, Is There Any News Today? DMy Lover, He Is Gone On A Ship So Far Away GHe Took With Him My Heart, And HeD Left Here On That Day DOh Brother, Is ThereCadd4 Any News DToday? DSister, Oh Sister, You Know This To Be True DAny Word I Heard, I Will Surely Pass To You GTo Ease Your Worried Mind,There Ain'tD Nothing I Won't Do DOh Sister, Don't YouCadd4 Know This To BDe True Chorus DLay Me Down By The River To The Sea DLay Me Down By The River To The Sea GLay Me Down By TheD River To The Sea DOh Brother, Won't YouCadd4 Lay Am7 Me D Down Verse DMother, Oh Mother, Is There Any News Today? DWell I Begged, I Cried, I Pleaded But I Could Not Make Him Stay GThe Memory Of His Touch Still Haunts MeD When In Bed I Lay DOh Mother, Is ThereCadd4 Any News DToday? DDaughter, Oh Daughter, I Need You To Be Strong DThe Crimson Sky Says He Is Safe, They Never Will Be Wrong GSoon This War Will End And He'll BeD Back Where He Belongs DOh Daughter, Now ICadd4 Need You To BDe Strong Chorus DLay Me Down By The River To The Sea DLay Me Down By The River To The Sea GLay Me Down By TheD River To The Sea DOh Mother, Won't YouCadd4 Lay Am7 Me D Down DFather, Oh Father, Is There Any News Today? DMy Love Is Surely Gone, My Heart Has Been Betrayed GWaves Of Fear Are Rising, I Can’tD Make Them Go Away DFather Is ThereCadd4 Any News DToday? N.c. Daughter, Oh Daughter, I Have Heard Some News Today The Words Of This Letter I Can't Bring Myself To Say Your Lover He Fought Bravely ‘Fore He Slipped Beneath The Waves Oh Daughter, I Have Heard Some News Today They Laid Him Down By The River To The Sea Chorus DLay Me Down By The River To The Sea DLay Me Down By The River To The Sea GLay Me Down By TheD River To The Sea DOh Father, Won't YouCadd4 Lay Am7 Me D Down DFather, Won't YouCadd4 Lay Am7 Me D Down DFather, Won't YouCadd4 Lay Am7 Me D Down
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FAQ
What are the chords for Lay Me Down?
The chords for Lay Me Down are: D, G, Cadd4, Am7
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, Cadd4, Am7
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 2010s. See more 2010s 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.
Guitar Chords
D
G
Cadd4
Am7
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