Lyrics of
Layla

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.

What will you do when you get lonely?
No one waiting by your side
You've been runnin' and hiding much too long
You know it's just your foolish pride

Layla
Got me on my knees, Layla
I'm beggin' darling please, Layla
Darling won't you ease my worried mind?

I tried to give you consolation
Your old man he let you down
Like a fool, I fell in love with you
You turned my whole world upside down

Layla
You've got me on my knees, Layla
I'm beggin' darling please, Layla
Darling won't you ease my worried mind?

Make the best of the situation
Before I finally go insane
Please don't say we'll never find a way
Tell me all my love's in vain

Layla
You've got me on my knees, Layla
I'm beggin' darling please, Layla
Darling won't you ease my worried mind?
Layla
You've got me on my knees, Layla
I'm beggin' darling please, Layla
Darling won't you ease my worried mind?


Layla
You've got me on my knees, Layla
I'm beggin' darling please, Layla
Darling won't you ease my worried mind?
Layla
You've got me on my knees, Layla
I'm beggin' darling please, Layla
Darling won't you ease my worried mind?