Lay Me Down Chords

by Chris Tomlin - Chris Tomlin, Jason Ingram, Jonas Myrin, and Matt Redman


  CAPO 5
-Verse 1-
          C                         G/B
With this heart open wide  from the depths from the heights
       Em7     D/F#  G
I will bring a sacrifice
           C                          G/B
With these hands lifted high  hear my song, hear my cry
       Em7     D/F#  G            Em7     D/F#   C  G
I will bring a sacrifice   I will bring a sacrifice

Chorus:
  C        G/B             D/F#
  I lay me down I’m not my own
      Em7          C                                             
  I belong to you alone 
         G/B          D/F#
  Lay me down  Lay me down
   C         G/B                D/F#
  Hand on my heart this much is true
             Em7             C
  There’s no life apart from you
         G/B          D/F#
  Lay me down  Lay me down
  C      G/B          D/F#
  Lay me down  Lay me down


-Verse 2-
        C                     G/B
Letting go of my pride  giving up all my rights
          Em7      D/F#    G                Em7     D/F#     C  G
Take this life and let it shine   Take this life and let it shine
          
 -Bridge-
               G/B                       
 It will be my joy to say Your will Your way
              D/F#
It will be my joy to say Your will Your way
              C                               G/B
It will be my joy to say Your will Your way always

Lay Me Down Lyrics:

CAPO 5
-Verse 1-
With this heart open wide from the depths from the heights
I will bring a sacrifice
With these hands lifted high hear my song, hear my cry
I will bring a sacrifice I will bring a sacrifice

Chorus:
I lay me down I’m not my own
I belong to you alone
Lay me down Lay me down
Hand on my heart this much is true
There’s no life apart from you
Lay me down Lay me down
Lay me down Lay me down

-Verse 2-
Letting go of my pride giving up all my rights
Take this life and let it shine Take this life and let it shine

-Bridge-
It will be my joy to say Your will Your way
It will be my joy to say Your will Your way
It will be my joy to say Your will Your way always

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About This Song

“Lay Me Down” by Chris Tomlin is a worship song centered on surrender, sacrifice, joy, obedience, and giving one’s life fully to God. It is commonly used as an opening song or declaration song because its upbeat rock feel and clear chorus help the congregation sing a joyful commitment to follow God’s will and way.

  • Artist: Chris Tomlin
  • Authors: Chris Tomlin, Jason Ingram, Jonas Myrin, Matt Redman
  • Original Key: C
  • Suggested Worship Key: C
  • Album: Burning Lights
  • CCLI Song Number: 6223577
  • Meter: 4/4
  • Style: Rock
  • Tempo: Medium fast
  • Common Themes: surrender, sacrifice, obedience, joy, Christian life
  • Best For: opening worship, declaration, commitment, discipleship, high-energy worship
  • Difficulty: Easy to moderate

Last reviewed by: Ethan Joyce