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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
A · D · E
Lay Down Sally Chords – Guitar
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
A · D · E
Lay Down Sally Chords – Ukulele
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
A · D · E
Lay Down Sally Chords – Piano
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
A · D · E
Lay Down Sally Chords – Banjo
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
A · D · E
Lay Down Sally Chords – Mandolin
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
A · D · E
Lay Down Sally Chords – Harmonica
Eric Clapton’s laid-back country-rock tune about wanting a lover to stay. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.
Chords used: A, D, E · Key: A · Difficulty: Beginner · More 3-chord songs →
Country Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Keep a relaxed, steady tempo and let the chords ring out.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
A
E
A
E – A
E
Chorus
A – E (×3)
D – E
Verse 2
A
E
A
E – A
E
Chorus
A – E (×3)
D – E
Bridge
D
D – E
D
D – E
Verse 3
A
E
A
E – A
E
Chorus
A – E (×3)
D – E
Chorus
A – E (×3)
D – E
Practice tip: Master the A to E and D to E transitions, as they are the most common changes in the song.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Lay Down Sally"?
You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: A, D and E.
Is "Lay Down Sally" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Lay Down Sally" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Lay Down Sally"?
It was written by Eric Clapton, Marcy Levy, George Terry, and released in 1977.