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Lay Down Tab

by Strawbs




Title: Lay Down  (Cousins)
Band: The Strawbs
Recording date 1972 - 73 ish


This is an excellent electric folk/rock song recorded by the Strawbs over 25 years
ago. I'm sure that the chords are far too simplistic but it sounds reasonable. There is
as I remember an excellent lead break which unfortunately I can't reprodure. Any
updates or improvements very welcome.



			                  
By still waters I lay down with the lambs
	      			         
In pastures green I made peace with my soul
                       
And I cared not for the night
                            
While my guiding star shone bright
                     
By still waters 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.


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.