The Loretta Lynn Lay Me Down song was featured on the 2016 album, Full Circle...watch the official music video and see the written lyrics here.
The Loretta Lynn Lay Me Down song was featured on the 2016 album, Full Circle.
With over 8.2 million views on YouTube, Loretta Lynn‘s “Lay Me Down” duet with Willie Nelson became the most popular official music video of her career as of October of 2023. This collaboration marked the first time in over 30 years the legends were singing together. In the video, the icons are shown wandering the empty halls and dressing rooms of Nashville’s Municipal Auditorium before winding up onstage together where they serenade an empty room.
Watch the music video and see the written lyrics below.
The song’s lyrics are about two people who have been through life’s ups and downs and have found solace in each other’s company. They both express their desire to be together forever, even after they pass away.
Lynn and Nelson’s vocals blend perfectly together in the song, with Lynn’s powerful voice and Nelson’s distinctive twang creating a beautiful harmony. The instrumentation is also traditional country, with acoustic guitar, fiddle, and pedal steel guitar providing a classic sound.
The song received critical acclaim for the two legends’ vocal performances, and it was praised for its emotional depth and honesty.
The Lay Me Down song was written by Lynn’s son-on-law, Mark Marchetti.
Loretta Lynn Lay Me Down Lyrics
I raise my head and set my sail
In the eye of the storm and the belly of a whale
My spirit stood on solid ground
I’ll be at peace when they lay me down
When I was a child I cried
Until my knees were satisfied
My knees have grown pound for pound
I’ll be at peace when they let me down
When they lay me down someday
My soul will rise and fly away
This old world will turn around
I’ll be at peace when then lay me down
This life isn’t fair it seems
It’s filled with tears and broken dreams
There are no tears where I am bound
And I’ll be at peace when they lay me down
When they lay me down someday
My soul will rise and fly away
This old world will turn around
I’ll be at peace when then lay me down
When they lay me down someday
My soul will rise and fly away
This old world will turn around
I’ll be at peace when then lay me down
When I was a child I cried
Overall, “Lay Me Down” is a heartfelt and poignant country duet that showcases the talents of two country music icons. Don’t forget to share this video with other classic country music fans!