Intro N.c. Brother Won’t You Lay Me Down Verse EBrother, Oh Brother, Is There Any News Today? EMy Lover, He Is Gone On A Ship So Far Away AHe Took With Him My Heart, And HeE Left Here On That Day EOh Brother, Is ThereDadd4 Any News EToday? ESister, Oh Sister, You Know This To Be True EAny Word I Heard, I Will Surely Pass To You ATo Ease Your Worried Mind,There Ain'tE Nothing I Won't Do EOh Sister, Don't YouDadd4 Know This To BEe True Chorus ELay Me Down By The River To The Sea ELay Me Down By The River To The Sea ALay Me Down By TheE River To The Sea EOh Brother, Won't YouDadd4 Lay Bm7 Me E Down Verse EMother, Oh Mother, Is There Any News Today? EWell I Begged, I Cried, I Pleaded But I Could Not Make Him Stay AThe Memory Of His Touch Still Haunts MeE When In Bed I Lay EOh Mother, Is ThereDadd4 Any News EToday? EDaughter, Oh Daughter, I Need You To Be Strong EThe Crimson Sky Says He Is Safe, They Never Will Be Wrong ASoon This War Will End And He'll BeE Back Where He Belongs EOh Daughter, Now IDadd4 Need You To BEe Strong Chorus ELay Me Down By The River To The Sea ELay Me Down By The River To The Sea ALay Me Down By TheE River To The Sea EOh Mother, Won't YouDadd4 Lay Bm7 Me E Down EFather, Oh Father, Is There Any News Today? EMy Love Is Surely Gone, My Heart Has Been Betrayed AWaves Of Fear Are Rising, I Can’tE Make Them Go Away EFather Is ThereDadd4 Any News EToday? 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 ELay Me Down By The River To The Sea ELay Me Down By The River To The Sea ALay Me Down By TheE River To The Sea EOh Father, Won't YouDadd4 Lay Bm7 Me E Down EFather, Won't YouDadd4 Lay Bm7 Me E Down EFather, Won't YouDadd4 Lay Bm7 Me E Down
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What are the chords for Lay Me Down?
The chords for Lay Me Down are: E, A, Dadd4, Bm7
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, Dadd4, Bm7
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
E
A
Dadd4
Bm7
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