Psalm Lyrics
"I Will Both Lay Me Down in Peace and Sleep"
Psalm lyrics Psalm 8:4.
This simple and beautiful song and round to the words "I Will Both Lay Me Down in Peace & Sleep" has brought me great comfort on a few occasions, reminding me not to worry.
Please scroll down the page for the sheet music PDF links.
Here is an iPhone video to allow you hear what this music sounds like:
Here is a closeup look at this page:
The melody and repeated chords are fairly simple, and if it seems a bit hard, you can use the chord symbols to figure out a left hand part.
The second half of the song is really just a repeat of the first half, with a bit fuller sound in the right hand:
Please scroll down the page for the sheet music PDF links.
The song ends on the DOMINANT chord harmony - rather unusual, but it works in this song, especially if you slowly draw out the final measure's notes.
The melody works as a two part round!
Begin part two when the first singer sings the final note of line one; the "-ly" of the word "on - ly".
Here is the same key for guitar players, with guitar tabs to learn the melody:
Please scroll down the page for the sheet music PDF links.
Take a look at a close-up of the guitar arrangement:
Please scroll down the page for the sheet music PDF links.
Here are the lyrics in a block of text, including permission from the creator of SingTheBibleStory.com to copy, paste, and use in your church or meeting on an overhead projector, computer, bulletin, or the like:
I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep... for Thou Lord only
Mak'st me dwell in safety. Psalm 4 verse 8.
Used by permission from SingTheBibleStory.com
The links for the sheet music PDFs:
Download Psalm lyrics "I Will Both Lay Me Down and Sleep" for piano
Download Psalm song lyrics and guitar tabs and chords
Thank you for visiting!
Recent Articles
-
Queen Esther in the Bible: Sing a Song That Tells the Whole Story
Queen Esther in the Bible is famous for her beauty and brilliance. This very long & dramatic song tells the true story of how she saved her people.
-
You Shall Love the Lord Your God With All Your Heart: A Song
You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might: learn the words of this verse in Deuteronomy by singing!
-
There is Neither Jew Nor Gentile: a Bible Verse Set to Music
"There is neither Jew nor Gentile" are words spoken by the apostle Paul, himself a Jew, describing how in God's eyes, we are all equal.
-
Don't Be Afraid of the Enemy: Nehemiah 4:14 in Song
Don't be afraid of the enemy - words spoken by Nehemiah in ancient days to encourage his fellows to act with bravery in the face of their enemies.
-
The Parable of the Sparrow: The Present Life of Man
The parable of the sparrow is an ancient story wherein a noble of Northumbria likens man's brief life to the flight of a sparrow into a hall & out again.
-
We Are Not Fighting Against Flesh & Blood Enemies
"We are not fighting against flesh and blood enemies" is a warning given by Paul in the Bible.This dramatic song will help you learn this verse well!
-
What Child Is This Lyrics, Chords, & Sheet Music
What Child Is This lyrics, chords, & sheet music with the original words. A beautiful intermediate piano arrangement, & lead sheets & guitar tabs.
-
Seek the Lord & His Strength: Psalm 105:4 in Song
Seek the Lord and his strength is a quiet song about seeking God's presence. In times of sorrow, and of fear... seek Him when the soul needs peace.
-
All of Us Like Sheep Have Gone Astray - Isaiah 53:6 in Song
All of Us Like Sheep Have Gone Astray - these are the words of Isaiah 53:6, describing how God laid the sins of us all on the Messiah. A musical setting.
-
The Kinsman Redeemer - a Song Tells the Redemption Story
The "Kinsman Redeemer" song describes the Messiah who came not just as the Son of God, but as man, our "kinsman," like Boaz in the story of Ruth.
A perfect read aloud storybook for little boys or girls.
The Adventures of Tonsta highlight the travels of a very young Christian lad with a good heart, who goes about helping folk in trouble.
With a red cap on his head and a sack of tools slung over his shoulder, Tonsta seems to meet people in distress wherever he goes.
Lots of trolls in this book.
Esther: For Such a Time as This
Download this beautiful songbook telling the riveting story of the attempted genocide of the Jews in ancient Persia, and the brave young queen who risked her life to change the king's mind and save her people.
Also available as a paperback at Amazon!
