Lay Down
The Strawbs
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G C By still waters I lay down with the lambs G D In pastures green I made peace with my soul C G And I cared not for the night C While my guiding star shone bright G C By still waters I lay down G I lay down. D G D Dsus C Lay down, I lay me down D G D Dsus C Lay down, I lay me down D G D Dsus C Lay down, I lay me down C D G For my soul. At the roadside I took toll of my times In dirty streets I found peace for my soul May the merciful be right Are you ready for the night At the roadside I lay down I lay down. Lay down, I lay me down Lay down, I lay me down Lay down, I lay me down For my soul. In deep sorrow I took flight with the sun >From mountains high I gained strength for my soul I proved stronger than the test When my spirit came to rest In deep sorrow I lay down I lay down. Lay down, I lay me down Lay down, I lay me down Lay down, I lay me down For my soul.
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Written by: D. COUSINS
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10 facts about this song
Song Classification"Lay Down" is categorized as a folk and progressive rock song.
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Band OriginThe Strawbs is an English band that first got its start in the 1960s.
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High Chart Placement"Lay Down" is one of the Strawbs' most successful songs, reaching number 12 on the UK Singles Chart in February 1973.
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Album AppearanceThe song originated from the band's seventh studio album called "Bursting at the Seams," released in 1973.
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Musical CompositionMusically, "Lay Down" is characterized by its memorable catchy chorus, uplifting melody, and complex musical arrangement typical of the progressive rock genre.
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Lineup ChangesThe success of "Lay Down" and the "Bursting at the Seams" album led to significant changes for the Strawbs, including lineup changes and the formation of a new band, Hudson Ford.
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Religious UndertonesThe lyrics of "Lay Down" have spiritual undertones and can be interpreted as a metaphor for the guidance and protection one might receive from a higher power.
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Major InfluenceIt cemented the Strawbs’ transition from their folk roots to a more progressive rock orientation.
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Live PerformancesDespite the band's various lineup changes, "Lay Down" remains a crowd favorite and a staple in the setlist of the band's live performances.
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Single Release"Lay Down" was released as a single in 1972, ahead of the album "Bursting at the Seams." The B-side of the single was "Backside," an instrumental tune.
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