Chords
Lay Down Sally

Lay Down Sally is a song written by Eric Clapton, Marcy Levy, and George Terry. The tune has a country vibe and was inspired by Claptons desire to create a song in the style of J.J. Cale. Its laid-back rhythm and charming lyrics helped make the song a hit off the Slowhand album, further cementing Claptons reputation as a master of both guitar playing and songwriting.

Key: A

Introduction:  A   A   A   A  

difficulty
very easy |||||
 A 
There is nothing that is wrong
                                  D 
In wanting you to stay here with me.
    A 
I know you' ve got somewhere to go,
But won' t you make yourself at home and
 D                             E 
stay with me? And don' t you ever leave.

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

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

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

    A 
I long to see the morning light
                             D 
Coloring your face so dreamily.
     A 
So don' t you go and say goodbye,
                                    D 
You can lay your worries down and stay with me.
                E 
And don' t you ever leave.

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

   A 
 (repeat and fade)