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.
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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:
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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:
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Take a look at a close-up of the guitar arrangement:
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The creator of SingTheBibleStory.com gives permission to churches and other groups to use this music in recordings, in worship services, and for private use and class situations, EXCEPT FOR MONETARY GAIN. Write me at "Contact" for a usage license if you are wanting to use this music to raise money.
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
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