About the song
Released in January 1980 as the lead single from the album “Heart & Soul,” “I’d Love to Lay You Down” is a classic country song written by Johnny MacRae and performed by the legendary Conway Twitty. The track showcases Twitty’s smooth baritone voice and his ability to convey deep emotion through music.
Upon its release, the song achieved significant commercial success, becoming Twitty’s 24th number one hit on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. It maintained the top position for one week in March 1980.
The song’s popularity was further evidenced by its enduring appeal, with over 300,000 digital copies sold since becoming available for download.
In 2002, country artist Daryle Singletary released a cover version of “I’d Love to Lay You Down,” which reached number 43 on the same chart, demonstrating the song’s lasting impact on the country music genre.
The song is notable for its unique musical structure, featuring a series of key changes that progressively lower in pitch, creating a sense of intimacy and emotional depth. This approach deviates from the more common practice of modulating upwards and adds to the song’s distinctive character.
“I’d Love to Lay You Down” has been recognized as one of Twitty’s signature songs, reflecting his talent for blending heartfelt lyrics with captivating melodies. Its success on the charts and enduring popularity underscore its significance in Twitty’s discography and its influence on country music as a whole.
For those interested in experiencing this classic track, here’s the official music video:
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Lyrics
There’s a lot of ways of saying what I wanna say to you
There’s songs and poems and promises and dreams that might come true
But I won’t talk of starry skies or moonlight on the ground
I’ll come right out and tell you, I’d just love to lay you down
Lay you down and softly whisper
Pretty love words in your ear
Lay you down and tell you all the things
A woman loves to hear
I’ll let you know how much it means just havin’ you around
Oh, darlin’, how I’d love to lay you down
There’s so many ways, your sweet love’s made this house into a home
You’ve got a way of doing little things that turn me on
Like standing in the kitchen in your faded cotton gown
With your hair all up in curlers, I still love to lay you down
Lay you down and softly whisper
Pretty love words in your ear
Lay you down and tell you all the things
A woman loves to hear
I’ll let you know how much it means just havin’ you around
Oh, darlin’, how I’d love to lay you down
When a whole lot of Decembers are showin’ in your face
Your auburn hair has faded and silver takes its place
You’ll be just as lovely and I’ll still be around
And if I can’t, I know that I’d still love to lay you down
Lay you down and softly whisper
Pretty love words in your ear
Lay you down and tell you all the things
A woman loves to hear
I’ll let you know how much it means just havin’ you around
Oh, darlin’, how I’d love to lay you down
Lay you down and softly whisper
Pretty love words in your ear
Lay you down and tell you all the things
My woman loves to hear
I’ll let you know how much it means just havin’ you around
Oh, darlin’, how I love to lay you down
Lay you down and softly whisper
Pretty love words in your ear
Lay you down and tell you all the things
My woman loves to hear
I’ll let you know how much it means just havin’ you around
Oh, darlin’, how I love to lay you down
