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Lay Down Sally

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lay down sally
e|-A---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
B|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|-~-0-0-0---0-------2-~--------0-~-0---2------2-0-0-0-0---2-----------2-0-0---0----|
D|---------4---4-2---2----------2---2-4-2------2---------4-------------2-----4---4--|
A|-------------------0--------0----------------0-------------x-x-~-----0------------|
E|------------------------3s5--------------3s5---------------------3s5--------------|
e|--------------------0-2-2-|
B|--------------------------|
G|2--2-2-~-------2-2-2------|
D|--------------2-2-2-------|
A|-------------0------------|
E|---------3s5--------------|
strum# # #$#$#$#$#$#$
[verses]
(1)Athere is nothing that is wrong in wanting you to      stay here with Dme
(2)the sun aint nearly on the rise and we still got the moon and stars above
(3)i long to see the morning light             coloring your face so dreamily
 i Aknow you got somewhere to go but wont you make your self at home and Dstay with me
underneath the velvet skies           love is all that matters wont you stay with me
so dont you go and say goodbye        you can lay your worries down and stay with me
and dont you Eever leave
[chorus]
Alay down sally   and Drest herein my arms
Edont you think you wont someone to talk Ato
Alay down sally    no Dneed to leave so soon
Eive been trying all night long just to tAalk to you

All chords in this song (3)

The story behind the song

"Lay Down Sally" is a country blues song that channels the subtle, driving beat of a Tulsa band, despite Clapton being English. It captures a low-key yet earthy vocal style, complemented by backing vocals and Clapton's guitar finesse. The song was influenced by the natural playing style of Clapton's band members, who brought a distinct sound that couldn't be mistaken for English rock. It plays like a warm, easygoing invitation to comfort and connection.

AI-written from these sources:Lay Down Sally — Wikipedia ↗Eric Clapton — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Lay Down Sally

by Eric Clapton

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lay down sally

e|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|

B|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|

G|-~-0-0-0---0-------2-~--------0-~-0---2------2-0-0-0-0---2-----------2-0-0---0----|

D|---------4---4-2---2----------2---2-4-2------2---------4-------------2-----4---4--|

A|-------------------0--------0----------------0-------------x-x-~-----0------------|

E|------------------------3s5--------------3s5---------------------3s5--------------|

e|--------------------0-2-2-|

B|--------------------------|

G|2--2-2-~-------2-2-2------|

D|--------------2-2-2-------|

A|-------------0------------|

E|---------3s5--------------|

strum# # #$#$#$#$#$#$

[verses]

A D

(1)there is nothing that is wrong in wanting you to stay here with me

(2)the sun aint nearly on the rise and we still got the moon and stars above

(3)i long to see the morning light coloring your face so dreamily

A D

i know you got somewhere to go but wont you make your self at home and stay with me

underneath the velvet skies love is all that matters wont you stay with me

so dont you go and say goodbye you can lay your worries down and stay with me

and dont you ever leave

[chorus]

A D

lay down sally and rest herein my arms

E A

dont you think you wont someone to talk to

A D

lay down sally no need to leave so soon

E A

ive been trying all night long just to talk to you

About Lay Down Sally Chords by Eric Clapton

Learn how to play Lay Down Sally by Eric Clapton with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Lay Down Sally chords”, “Lay Down Sally guitar chords”, or “Eric Clapton Lay Down Sally chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Lay Down Sally chords and for experienced players who want accurate Lay Down Sally lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, B, G, D, E.

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