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Lay Me Down chords by
City And Colour
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Key: G# minor
Intro 1
Em
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Bm
Bm
2

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Bm
Bm
2

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Verse 1
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We are lost,
Bm
Bm
2

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shaped by the rivers
Bm
Bm
2

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The sky, it burns hellfire red
C
C

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These maddening, no-telling winds
Bm
Bm
2

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Em
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winds

They echo soft,
Bm
Bm
2

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quietly whispering
Verse 2
D
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Em
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Come lay me down,
C
C

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D
D

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I've had enough
Em
Em

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Lay me down,
C
C

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D
D

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I've been hurt enough
Em
Em

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How time runs on and on,
C
C

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D
D

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and on, and
Em
Em

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Lay me down, I've had enough
Interlude 1
C
C

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Em

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Bm
Bm
2

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Bm
Bm
2

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Em

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Verse 3
Em
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Distracting from more
Bm
Bm
2

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Em
Em

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meaningful things

The sooner done,
Bm
Bm
2

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the sooner I'll be free
Bm
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Beyond the cries of seers and fools

A paradise built on forgotten truths
Bm
Bm
2

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Verse 4
D
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Em
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C
C

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D
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So lay me down, I've had enough

Lay me down,
Em
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C
C

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D
D

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I've been hurt enough
Em
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How time runs on and on,
C
C

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D
D

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and on, and on, and

Lay me down,
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C
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I've had enough
Interlude 2
C
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D
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Verse 5
D
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Lay me down,
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C
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D
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I've had enough
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C
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Lay me down, I've been hurt enough

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Open Tuner
Chords
  • Em

  • Bm

    2
  • C

  • D

Capo: 4

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Lay Me Down by City and Colour is G# minor.

The primary chords used in Lay Me Down are G#m, D#m, E, F#.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like G#m, D#m, E, F#, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Lay Me Down is approximately 61 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Lay Me Down using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Lay Me Down. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with City and Colour.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Lay Me Down to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Lay Me Down by City and Colour on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.