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.
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Introduction:
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There is nothing that is wrong
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In wanting you to stay here with me.
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I know you've got somewhere to go, But won't you make yourself at home and
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stay with me? And don't you ever leave.
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Lay down, Sally, and rest here in my arms.
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Don't you think you want someone to talk to?
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Lay down, Sally, no need to leave so soon.
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I've been trying all night long just to talk to you.
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The sun ain't nearly on the rise
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And we still got the moon and stars above.
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Underneath the velvet skies,
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Love is all that matters. Won't you stay with me?
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And don't you ever leave.
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Lay down, Sally, and rest here in my arms.
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Don't you think you want someone to talk to?
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Lay down, Sally, no need to leave so soon.
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I've been trying all night long just to talk to you.
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I long to see the morning light
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Coloring your face so dreamily.
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So don't you go and say goodbye,
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You can lay your worries down and stay with me.
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And don't you ever leave.
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Lay down, Sally, and rest here in my arms.
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Don't you think you want someone to talk to?
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Lay down, Sally, there's no need to leave so soon.
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I've been trying all night long just to talk with you.
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Lay down, Sally, and rest here in my arms.
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Don't you think you want someone to talk to?
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Lay down, Sally, there's no need to leave so soon.
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I've been trying all night long just to talk with you.