Stone, Allen - Lay It Down Lyrics

Sounds good. But honestly, if Stevie Wonder had never existed this guy would be lost.

No hate I like it better without the instrumental

The only bad thing about this song is that it has to end...

Well just fuck the game up then... (black church mother stank face)

Soul. All soul. Owwww that's beautiful.

This man can make us cry with a song made to tell (probably) her daughter to put the damn phone down.

My goodness, this is so damn beautiful! Yeahhhh !

I knew you sounded familiar, your sex and candy cover was awesome.

My heart aches for this song. Love it! ♥️

Pretty genius. Thought about a cell phone and then flipped it into a love song.

One of the coldest artists in the game. Pure and raw God given talent!

Such a beautiful voice 😍

Great songwriter, great singer, great guitar playing , great man.

Hey brother Stone, Amazing as always. Hope you're well and beautiful wife & little rocket!. Big love, peace and respect. Come on back to 0z soon!. 🙏🤓⚘🌈💚

Keep reading about Allen Stone, Allen Stone, Allen Stone ... And I am so happy to finally see what all the hype is ... And I agree ... SUPERB! Will be watching everything I can find.♥️

You can literally see his heart on his face, he’s feeling every increment of those words and he’s actually living it through this song alone...speechless wow this, is, music! He just literally retired so many major artist who can’t even hold a second without auto tune.

HOLY SHIT!! I'm stunned. In tears.. I love this. Thank you

He’s my FAVOURITE!

❤❤❤ this song!

Just found out about him yesterday on the today show! Instant fan!!! So much soul and talent!

https://youtu.be/kBSxOMsj334

Listen to Naturally. If you like him you'll love this song from him.

I have followed Allen Stone for years, I am my family and friends guru of finding yet unknown artists at small musical venues. the first time I heard him was at such a place. My mouth dropped, because I have seen and heard many talented artists, but not many instantly affected my musical soul, in such a way. I couldn't wait to tell my family who are very musically inclined and some are professional billboard topping artists/musicians themselves. I said "this guy is going to Blow Up", and I can't tell you how many agreeing phone calls I've received once they heard him. I share his musical gift daily as I drive down the streets blaring his music in my convertible, singing along at the top of my lungs😂, I also play his songs throughout the day at my place of business. Not one day goes by, without someone asking "who is that?". I am so happy to see him on such platforms as american idol, morning and late night shows. His kind of God giving talent is meant to touch others. Allen Stone = real music, exceptional talent, minus circus acts, and dog and pony shows. (“Music is the tool to express life – and all that makes a difference.”) – Herbie Hancock

Wow. Just wow. What a talent. I can't wait to catch him in concert again.

truth be told, the songs you sing arent my type but I cant help but appreciate your voice. So good

Been a fan since unaware. Dude is legit.

Incredible

💟❤️💟 Long time fan .... This performance is mesmerising !! Mr.Stone if you ever do a European tour , please , please come to Ireland !! 💟❤️💟

My heart is so full right now. Thank you for singing how I feel.

Goosebumps at 2:30!!!!

Fantastic Allen as always !! a singula talent ! Just Inspirational

Absolutely stunning. I am a huge fan, can’t wait til you come to Sacramento in March

Peter Moore oh my gosh I had no idea he was coming to Sacramento until this comment. Thank you!!!

Oh the irony of watching this and ignoring my family! 🤣

Allen, I'd still like to see you get together with Uncle Jed... I know they would welcome it.

Magic feels.. Gets you deep man...

TJ Miller can really sing....

Come to Brasil Allen 🇧🇷
#sonho

Another stellar ✨✨✨✨✨✨ performance and song! Thank you.

incredible

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING MR. ALLEN STONE!

Interpret this as God telling you to lay it down—your burdens. That within his love and closure, peace will come.

iNTEL Pain that’s so beautiful.

I love the prince vibe with his amazing voice!

You must not know or be a Prince fan this is an insult to Prince.🧐

He didn’t have to snap like this. Such a quality performance. 👌🏾

OMG. Tears. I’m literally crying. So beautiful.

ladyabercrombie right there with you! His talent brings me to tears so often!

WHO GAVE YOU THE RIGHT!?!?

Who gave you the RIGHT TO SOUND THIS GOOD?!?


I AM FLOORED

Stevie Wonder

Allen Stone is a gift...

Legend 👑💯

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

I have literally listened a hundred times! Where did you come from??? I just found you a few days ago! So incredible

So amazing

Just wow! Amazing

Anyone know what tuning the guitar is in? Would love to learn this version

Remayn Official pretty sure it’s standard.

Standard tuning. Here's what I'm hearing (more or less):

Verse:
C#m7 - x424xx
B - x244xx-
G#m7 - 4x44xx
F#m7 - 2x44xx


Pre-Chorus ("Is it too much to ask?" x2):
A - x7765x
B - x9987x

Chorus:
E - 012200
G#7 - 4x45(5)x
A - x7765x *on the second chorus, he shifts the positions of this A & Am into basic open chords, i.e. 002220, 001220)
Am - x7755x
E - 012200
B - x9987x
Am - x7755x ***(He skips this Am when going into the bridge)


Bridge ("Lookin' through the cracks..."):
Am11 - 5x553x
Asus - 557755
E - 012200 (with a hammer on/off 2nd fret 3rd string to turn it into an Esus for flair)
Am11 - 5x553x
Asus - 557755
B - x9987x

On the last chorus he loops the first four chords (E, G#7, A, Am), while he lets his voice fly into the high heavens, and then brings it back down with
E - 012200
B - x244xx-
Am - x7755x
E - 012200

Note: I have never taken a music theory class (aside from searching YouTube videos), so if any theory geeks out there feel like correcting my labels or what I'm hearing, please do so.

Bless you for writing all those notes out! Much appreciated!

It felt like a lower tuning to me, but I guess I’m hearing it wrong. When he sings ‘morning’ that bass note sounded lower than an E to me, but hey ho!

Thank you

This is gold

Chills.

One in a million this bloke, not many possess such a talent both musically and songwriting. Very very special.

his style is all wrong.

So much passion. Cant get enough of live performances like this.

Tha Man! Keep those tracks coming allen Lay it down Homie🤛🏽

Allen my Vibes - I’ve had an incredibly active early Sat. I’m ready to collapse and lay it down soooo sleepy. I do smell incredible and sweet, showered and teeth warshed. I’m too tired lazy for my evening. I just want to cancel, but not. The Just listening to Allen- these Paste are soooo amazing. Sleepy Sat night mayhem 11/09

I wish this version was on the album, it is greytttt

Awesome!!!

wow, allen i love how you enjoy what your doing for a living. please never stop, you are truly making an impact with your gift. I tweeted chris pratt sumit la17 and he liked it btw.

Anyone got cords?

Verse: C#m, Bm, G#m, F#m
Pre-chorus: A, B
Chorus: E, G#m, A, B

Standard tuning. Here's what I'm hearing (more or less):


Verse:
C#m7 - x424xx
B - x244xx-
G#m7 - 4x44xx
F#m7 - 2x44xx


Pre-Chorus ("Is it too much to ask?" x2):
A - x7765x
B - x9987x


Chorus:
E - 012200
G#7 - 4x45(5)x
A - x7765x *on the second chorus, he shifts the positions of this A & Am into basic open chords, i.e. 002220, 001220)
Am - x7755x
E - 012200
B - x9987x
Am - x7755x ***(He skips this Am when going into the bridge)


Bridge ("Lookin' through the cracks..."):
Am11 - 5x553x
Asus - 557755
E - 012200 (with a hammer on/off 2nd fret 3rd string to turn it into an Esus for flair)
Am11 - 5x553x
Asus - 557755
B - x9987x


On the last chorus he loops the first four chords (E, G#7, A, Am), while he lets his voice fly into the high heavens, and then brings it back down with
E - 012200
B - x244xx-
Am - x7755x
E - 012200


Note: I have never taken a music theory class (aside from searching YouTube videos), so if any theory geeks out there feel like correcting my labels or what I'm hearing, please do so.

@Davide Grody MVP!

Wow soooo good😍😍😍🔥🔥🔥🔥👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

Damn! Allen and that Dangelico is a nice ass duo

Yay, I'm glad there's a video on here! After hearing it live I couldn't wait to have access to it. Thanks!

Another great song and the message only you can put it into a song.

Another amazing song Allen. Thanks for sharing your gift.


LYRICS:
wanna be the first thing you reach for in the mornin
and the last thing you put down at night
I want my heart to be the only thing to charge it
search for me frantically when I’m out of sight


is it too much to ask
is it too much to ask
lay it down
lay it down
you can finish with your searchin
i am waiting to be found
lay it down
lay it down
lay it down


keep me close enough to fit inside your pocket
let me see inside the windows to your heart
oh, if you’re looking for some love let me unlock it
if you need another chance we can restart


is it too much to ask
don’t let this moment last
lay it down
lay it down
you can finish with your searchin
i am waiting to be found
lay it down
lay it down


oh lookin through the cracks of a faded glass
waving at the world bye your life goes passing by
oh wake up on the side of reality
open up your eyes and finally breathe


lay it down
lay it down
you can finish with your searchin
cuz i am waiting to be found
lay it down
lay it down
if there’s one thing that is certain
its in front of you right now
lay it down
lay it down
you won’t find another version
that will always be around
lay it down
lay it down
lay it down
oh lay it down

Don't let this moment pass *

Sun Yun thanks for the lyrics 💜