Layla, recorded by Derek and the Dominos, was inspired by a deep infatuation that Eric Clapton had for Pattie Boyd, the wife of his friend George Harrison. Additional inspiration came from the epic love story Layla and Majnun by Persian poet Nizami Ganjavi, reflecting a theme of unrequited love. The song became famous for both its powerful melody and dual guitar solo, and the songs second, instrumental part was composed by Jim Gordon.
Key: Dm
Introduction:DmBbCDm x5 DmBbCAC
C#m7G#7 What will you do when you get lonely? C#m7CDEE7 No one waiting by your side F#mBEA You've been runnin' and hiding much too long F#mBE You know it's just your foolish pride
ADmBb Layla CDmBb Got me on my knees, Layla CDmBb I'm beggin' darling please, Layla CDmBbCAC Darling won't you ease my worried mind?
C#m7G#7 I tried to give you consolation C#m7CDEE7 Your old man he let you down F#mBEA Like a fool, I fell in love with you F#mBE You turned my whole world upside down
ADmBb Layla CDmBb You've got me on my knees, Layla CDmBb I'm beggin' darling please, Layla CDmBbCAC Darling won't you ease my worried mind?
C#m7G#7 Make the best of the situation C#m7CDEE7 Before I finally go insane F#mBEA Please don't say we'll never find a way F#mBE Tell me all my love's in vain
ADmBb Layla CDmBb You've got me on my knees, Layla CDmBb I'm beggin' darling please, Layla CDmBbCDm Darling won't you ease my worried mind? DmBb Layla CDmBb You've got me on my knees, Layla CDmBb I'm beggin' darling please, Layla CDmBbCDm Darling won't you ease my worried mind?
DmBbCDm
DmBb Layla CDmBb You've got me on my knees, Layla CDmBb I'm beggin' darling please, Layla CDmBbCDm Darling won't you ease my worried mind? DmBb Layla CDmBb You've got me on my knees, Layla CDmBb I'm beggin' darling please, Layla CDm Darling won't you ease my worried mind?