Lay Down Sally Chords

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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
A · D · E

Lay Down Sally Chords – Guitar

Eric Clapton’s laid-back country-rock tune about wanting a lover to stay. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.

Country Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Keep a relaxed, steady tempo and let the chords ring out.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
A
There is nothing that is wrong
E
In wanting you to stay here with me
A
I know you’ve got somewhere to go
E A
But won’t you make yourself at home and stay with me?
E
And don’t you ever leave
 

Chorus

 
A E
Lay down, Sally, and rest you in my arms
A E
Don’t you think you want someone to talk to?
A E
Lay down, Sally, no need to leave so soon
D E
I’ve been trying all night long just to talk to you
 

Verse 2

 
A
The sun ain’t nearly on the rise
E
And we still got the moon and stars above
A
Underneath the velvet skies
E A
Love is all that matters, won’t you stay with me?
E
And don’t you ever leave
 

Chorus

 
A E
Lay down, Sally, and rest you in my arms
A E
Don’t you think you want someone to talk to?
A E
Lay down, Sally, no need to leave so soon
D E
I’ve been trying all night long just to talk to you
 

Bridge

 
D
I long to see the morning light
D E
Coloring your face so dreamy
D
Well, you are my morning light
D E
Seems so right just to stay here with you
 

Verse 3

 
A
And it’s getting very late
E
And your time is running away from you
A
I know you must be on your way
E A
But don’t deny your inner self and stay with me
E
And don’t you ever leave
 

Chorus

 
A E
Lay down, Sally, and rest you in my arms
A E
Don’t you think you want someone to talk to?
A E
Lay down, Sally, no need to leave so soon
D E
I’ve been trying all night long just to talk to you
 

Chorus

 
A E
Lay down, Sally, and rest you in my arms
A E
Don’t you think you want someone to talk to?
A E
Lay down, Sally, no need to leave so soon
D E
I’ve been trying all night long just to talk to you
 

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.

Atap to play
Dtap to play
Etap to play
Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
A · D · E

Lay Down Sally Chords – Ukulele

Eric Clapton’s laid-back country-rock tune about wanting a lover to stay. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.

Country Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Keep a relaxed, steady tempo and let the chords ring out.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
A
There is nothing that is wrong
E
In wanting you to stay here with me
A
I know you’ve got somewhere to go
E A
But won’t you make yourself at home and stay with me?
E
And don’t you ever leave
 

Chorus

 
A E
Lay down, Sally, and rest you in my arms
A E
Don’t you think you want someone to talk to?
A E
Lay down, Sally, no need to leave so soon
D E
I’ve been trying all night long just to talk to you
 

Verse 2

 
A
The sun ain’t nearly on the rise
E
And we still got the moon and stars above
A
Underneath the velvet skies
E A
Love is all that matters, won’t you stay with me?
E
And don’t you ever leave
 

Chorus

 
A E
Lay down, Sally, and rest you in my arms
A E
Don’t you think you want someone to talk to?
A E
Lay down, Sally, no need to leave so soon
D E
I’ve been trying all night long just to talk to you
 

Bridge

 
D
I long to see the morning light
D E
Coloring your face so dreamy
D
Well, you are my morning light
D E
Seems so right just to stay here with you
 

Verse 3

 
A
And it’s getting very late
E
And your time is running away from you
A
I know you must be on your way
E A
But don’t deny your inner self and stay with me
E
And don’t you ever leave
 

Chorus

 
A E
Lay down, Sally, and rest you in my arms
A E
Don’t you think you want someone to talk to?
A E
Lay down, Sally, no need to leave so soon
D E
I’ve been trying all night long just to talk to you
 

Chorus

 
A E
Lay down, Sally, and rest you in my arms
A E
Don’t you think you want someone to talk to?
A E
Lay down, Sally, no need to leave so soon
D E
I’ve been trying all night long just to talk to you
 

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.

Atap to play
Dtap to play
Etap to play
Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
A · D · E

Lay Down Sally Chords – Piano

Eric Clapton’s laid-back country-rock tune about wanting a lover to stay. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.

Country Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Keep a relaxed, steady tempo and let the chords ring out.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
A
There is nothing that is wrong
E
In wanting you to stay here with me
A
I know you’ve got somewhere to go
E A
But won’t you make yourself at home and stay with me?
E
And don’t you ever leave
 

Chorus

 
A E
Lay down, Sally, and rest you in my arms
A E
Don’t you think you want someone to talk to?
A E
Lay down, Sally, no need to leave so soon
D E
I’ve been trying all night long just to talk to you
 

Verse 2

 
A
The sun ain’t nearly on the rise
E
And we still got the moon and stars above
A
Underneath the velvet skies
E A
Love is all that matters, won’t you stay with me?
E
And don’t you ever leave
 

Chorus

 
A E
Lay down, Sally, and rest you in my arms
A E
Don’t you think you want someone to talk to?
A E
Lay down, Sally, no need to leave so soon
D E
I’ve been trying all night long just to talk to you
 

Bridge

 
D
I long to see the morning light
D E
Coloring your face so dreamy
D
Well, you are my morning light
D E
Seems so right just to stay here with you
 

Verse 3

 
A
And it’s getting very late
E
And your time is running away from you
A
I know you must be on your way
E A
But don’t deny your inner self and stay with me
E
And don’t you ever leave
 

Chorus

 
A E
Lay down, Sally, and rest you in my arms
A E
Don’t you think you want someone to talk to?
A E
Lay down, Sally, no need to leave so soon
D E
I’ve been trying all night long just to talk to you
 

Chorus

 
A E
Lay down, Sally, and rest you in my arms
A E
Don’t you think you want someone to talk to?
A E
Lay down, Sally, no need to leave so soon
D E
I’ve been trying all night long just to talk to you
 

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.

Atap to play
Dtap to play
Etap to play
Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
A · D · E

Lay Down Sally Chords – Banjo

Eric Clapton’s laid-back country-rock tune about wanting a lover to stay. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.

Country Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Keep a relaxed, steady tempo and let the chords ring out.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
A
There is nothing that is wrong
E
In wanting you to stay here with me
A
I know you’ve got somewhere to go
E A
But won’t you make yourself at home and stay with me?
E
And don’t you ever leave
 

Chorus

 
A E
Lay down, Sally, and rest you in my arms
A E
Don’t you think you want someone to talk to?
A E
Lay down, Sally, no need to leave so soon
D E
I’ve been trying all night long just to talk to you
 

Verse 2

 
A
The sun ain’t nearly on the rise
E
And we still got the moon and stars above
A
Underneath the velvet skies
E A
Love is all that matters, won’t you stay with me?
E
And don’t you ever leave
 

Chorus

 
A E
Lay down, Sally, and rest you in my arms
A E
Don’t you think you want someone to talk to?
A E
Lay down, Sally, no need to leave so soon
D E
I’ve been trying all night long just to talk to you
 

Bridge

 
D
I long to see the morning light
D E
Coloring your face so dreamy
D
Well, you are my morning light
D E
Seems so right just to stay here with you
 

Verse 3

 
A
And it’s getting very late
E
And your time is running away from you
A
I know you must be on your way
E A
But don’t deny your inner self and stay with me
E
And don’t you ever leave
 

Chorus

 
A E
Lay down, Sally, and rest you in my arms
A E
Don’t you think you want someone to talk to?
A E
Lay down, Sally, no need to leave so soon
D E
I’ve been trying all night long just to talk to you
 

Chorus

 
A E
Lay down, Sally, and rest you in my arms
A E
Don’t you think you want someone to talk to?
A E
Lay down, Sally, no need to leave so soon
D E
I’ve been trying all night long just to talk to you
 

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.

Atap to play
Dtap to play
Etap to play
Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
A · D · E

Lay Down Sally Chords – Mandolin

Eric Clapton’s laid-back country-rock tune about wanting a lover to stay. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.

Country Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Keep a relaxed, steady tempo and let the chords ring out.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
A
There is nothing that is wrong
E
In wanting you to stay here with me
A
I know you’ve got somewhere to go
E A
But won’t you make yourself at home and stay with me?
E
And don’t you ever leave
 

Chorus

 
A E
Lay down, Sally, and rest you in my arms
A E
Don’t you think you want someone to talk to?
A E
Lay down, Sally, no need to leave so soon
D E
I’ve been trying all night long just to talk to you
 

Verse 2

 
A
The sun ain’t nearly on the rise
E
And we still got the moon and stars above
A
Underneath the velvet skies
E A
Love is all that matters, won’t you stay with me?
E
And don’t you ever leave
 

Chorus

 
A E
Lay down, Sally, and rest you in my arms
A E
Don’t you think you want someone to talk to?
A E
Lay down, Sally, no need to leave so soon
D E
I’ve been trying all night long just to talk to you
 

Bridge

 
D
I long to see the morning light
D E
Coloring your face so dreamy
D
Well, you are my morning light
D E
Seems so right just to stay here with you
 

Verse 3

 
A
And it’s getting very late
E
And your time is running away from you
A
I know you must be on your way
E A
But don’t deny your inner self and stay with me
E
And don’t you ever leave
 

Chorus

 
A E
Lay down, Sally, and rest you in my arms
A E
Don’t you think you want someone to talk to?
A E
Lay down, Sally, no need to leave so soon
D E
I’ve been trying all night long just to talk to you
 

Chorus

 
A E
Lay down, Sally, and rest you in my arms
A E
Don’t you think you want someone to talk to?
A E
Lay down, Sally, no need to leave so soon
D E
I’ve been trying all night long just to talk to you
 

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.

Atap to play
Dtap to play
Etap to play
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.

Country Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Keep a relaxed, steady tempo and let the chords ring out.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
A
There is nothing that is wrong
E
In wanting you to stay here with me
A
I know you’ve got somewhere to go
E A
But won’t you make yourself at home and stay with me?
E
And don’t you ever leave
 

Chorus

 
A E
Lay down, Sally, and rest you in my arms
A E
Don’t you think you want someone to talk to?
A E
Lay down, Sally, no need to leave so soon
D E
I’ve been trying all night long just to talk to you
 

Verse 2

 
A
The sun ain’t nearly on the rise
E
And we still got the moon and stars above
A
Underneath the velvet skies
E A
Love is all that matters, won’t you stay with me?
E
And don’t you ever leave
 

Chorus

 
A E
Lay down, Sally, and rest you in my arms
A E
Don’t you think you want someone to talk to?
A E
Lay down, Sally, no need to leave so soon
D E
I’ve been trying all night long just to talk to you
 

Bridge

 
D
I long to see the morning light
D E
Coloring your face so dreamy
D
Well, you are my morning light
D E
Seems so right just to stay here with you
 

Verse 3

 
A
And it’s getting very late
E
And your time is running away from you
A
I know you must be on your way
E A
But don’t deny your inner self and stay with me
E
And don’t you ever leave
 

Chorus

 
A E
Lay down, Sally, and rest you in my arms
A E
Don’t you think you want someone to talk to?
A E
Lay down, Sally, no need to leave so soon
D E
I’ve been trying all night long just to talk to you
 

Chorus

 
A E
Lay down, Sally, and rest you in my arms
A E
Don’t you think you want someone to talk to?
A E
Lay down, Sally, no need to leave so soon
D E
I’ve been trying all night long just to talk to you
 

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.