Intro N.c. Brother Won’t You Lay Me Down Verse CBrother, Oh Brother, Is There Any News Today? CMy Lover, He Is Gone On A Ship So Far Away FHe Took With Him My Heart, And HeC Left Here On That Day COh Brother, Is ThereA#add4 Any News TCoday? CSister, Oh Sister, You Know This To Be True CAny Word I Heard, I Will Surely Pass To You FTo Ease Your Worried Mind,There Ain'tC Nothing I Won't Do COh Sister, Don't YouA#add4 Know This To BeC True Chorus CLay Me Down By The River To The Sea CLay Me Down By The River To The Sea FLay Me Down By TheC River To The Sea COh Brother, Won't YouA#add4 Lay Gm7Me CDown Verse CMother, Oh Mother, Is There Any News Today? CWell I Begged, I Cried, I Pleaded But I Could Not Make Him Stay FThe Memory Of His Touch Still Haunts MeC When In Bed I Lay COh Mother, Is ThereA#add4 Any News TCoday? CDaughter, Oh Daughter, I Need You To Be Strong CThe Crimson Sky Says He Is Safe, They Never Will Be Wrong FSoon This War Will End And He'll BeC Back Where He Belongs COh Daughter, Now IA#add4 Need You To BeC Strong Chorus CLay Me Down By The River To The Sea CLay Me Down By The River To The Sea FLay Me Down By TheC River To The Sea COh Mother, Won't YouA#add4 Lay Gm7Me CDown CFather, Oh Father, Is There Any News Today? CMy Love Is Surely Gone, My Heart Has Been Betrayed FWaves Of Fear Are Rising, I Can’tC Make Them Go Away CFather Is ThereA#add4 Any News TCoday? 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 CLay Me Down By The River To The Sea CLay Me Down By The River To The Sea FLay Me Down By TheC River To The Sea COh Father, Won't YouA#add4 Lay Gm7Me CDown CFather, Won't YouA#add4 Lay Gm7Me CDown CFather, Won't YouA#add4 Lay Gm7Me CDown
Top Hits
RELATED SONGS
FAQ
What are the chords for Lay Me Down?
The chords for Lay Me Down are: C, F, A#add4, Gm7
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: C, F, A#add4, Gm7
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
C
F
A#add4
Gm7
Capo · play original chords