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JohnJ.KennedyLayDown01Track1.mp3 (8.02 MB)

LAY DOWN

LAY DOWN Words & Music by John J. Kennedy

V1
I WAKE UP WHEN IT’S STILL DARK OUTSIDE
I WORK UNTIL THE SUN GOES DOWN AT
NIGHT
THEN I’LL GET UP TOMORROW
AND DO IT ONE MORE TIME
THEN I’M GONNA LAY DOWN
TILL I DON’T HURT NO MORE

V2
IDLE HANDS ARE TOOLS OF THE DEVIL
THE EVIL ONE IS ALWAYS AT MY DOOR
WHEN TEMPTATION COMES MY WAY
I GET ON MY KNEES AND PRAY
THEN I’M GONNA LAY DOWN TILL I DON’T HURT NO MORE

CH
I’M GONNA LAY DOWN TILL I DON’T HURT NO MORE
I’M GONNA LAY DOWN TILL I DON’T
HURT NO MORE
MY HANDS ARE CRACKED AND BLEEDING
MY KNEES AND BACK ARE SORE
SO I’M GONNA LAY DOWN TILL I DON’T
HURT NO MORE

GUITAR SOLO 8 BARS

V3
WHEN MY TIME IS FINALLY OVER
AND I’VE ACCOMPLISHED ALL MY EARTHLY CHORES
I’LL PRAY THAT I’M FORGIVEN
FOR THE WAY I’VE BEEN LIVING
THEN I’M GONNA LAY DOWN TILL I DON’T HURT NO MORE

CH
I’M GONNA LAY DOWN TILL I DON’T HURT NO MORE
I’M GONNA LAY DOWN TILL I DON’T HURT NO MORE
MY HANDS ARE CRACKED AND BLEEDING
MY KNEES AND BACK ARE SORE
SO I’M GONNA LAY DOWN TILL I DON’T HURT NO MORE

REFRAIN
MY HANDS ARE CRACKED AND BLEEDING
MY KNEES AND BACK ARE SORE
SO I’M GONNA LAY DOWN TILL I DON’T HURT NO MORE
I’M GONNA LAY DOWN TILL I DON’T HURT NO MORE

John J. Kennedy
Shepherd Hills Publishing
© 2023
Johnjkennedymusic.com
(615) 260-3513

  • JOHN J KENNEDY
    Author
  • John J. KENNEDY
    Name of Band or Artist
  • Project Type:
    Song
  • Length:
    3 minutes 30 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 10, 2023
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Student Project:
    No
Artist Biography

John J. Kennedy is a Nashville based, Americana singer/songwriter. Kennedy spent a number of years writing songs and performing in Los Angeles, CA before moving to Nashville. During his time in Los Angeles Kennedy appeared in over 100 motion pictures, television shows, commercials, and music videos. He also performed as a solo acoustic act and in various bands.
Kennedy released an album titled There and Back after moving to Nashville. The album was distributed through the Nashville Entertainment Weekly label, and Kennedy appeared on the Nashville Entertainment Weekly television show twice. The single from the album, Bacon and Eggs, received airplay on radio stations across the USA. Kennedy has performed live on air on many radio stations throughout Tennessee. He has performed live on WDVX Blue Plate Special, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
John J. Kennedy regularly performs at venues throughout middle Tennessee, and is a regular performer at Nashville's esteemed Commodore Grille.

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Artist Statement

This song was written by John J. Kennedy. This recording features John Eason on lead vocals.