Story Behind The Song
My wife and I have always tried to be good stewards of the earth. She has always said she doesn't want me to waste a dime on a fancy funeral, just have her cremated and her ashes put on the compost pile. Cremated, yes, but I'm not sure if I can bring myself to put her on the compost pile. No worries, I will probably go first.
Song Description
The protagonist is approaching the end of his life and he's not concerned about death, but only about what he leaves behind. His desire is to leave the planet in better shape than when he came into the world. He is ready to meet his Savior.
| Song Length |
3:15 |
Genre |
Folk - Bluegrass, Folk - Religious |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Duet Male |
| Mood |
Peaceful, Moving |
Subject |
Spirituality, Heaven |
| Similar Artists |
Alison Krauss, The Byrds |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
LAY ME DOWN
by Scott Aycock ( 10/12/05)
Lay me down in a field of clover
Lay me down underneath blue skies
Don't cry for me when I pass over
To that sweet heavenly home by and by.
CHORUS
You see we're called from our birth
To find our place upon this earth
And leave behind a better place
And when we go take only grace.
Don't waste your dime on a fancy coffin
And old pine box will surely do
Or better yet just spread my ashes
Across a field of bonnets blue
CHORUS
If you must cry then cry a river
That will carry my sins away
To the arms of our dear savior
Where at last our burdens lay
CHORUS