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Conway Twitty – I’d Love To Lay You Down

By David Ryan

About the Song

“I’d Love to Lay You Down” is a country music song written by Johnny MacRae and recorded by American country music artist Conway Twitty. It was released in January 1980 as the first single from the album Heart & Soul. The song was Twitty’s 24th number one on the country chart, and it became one of his signature songs.

The song is a romantic ballad about a man who is deeply in love with a woman. He expresses his love for her by telling her all the things he would do if he could just lay her down. He would whisper sweet love words in her ear, tell her all the things a woman loves to hear, and let her know how much she means to him.

The song’s lyrics are simple and straightforward, but they are also powerful and moving. The song’s melody is also simple, but it is beautiful and haunting. Twitty’s vocals are smooth and expressive, and he delivers the song with great passion.

“I’d Love to Lay You Down” is a classic country music love song. It is a song about love, passion, and devotion. It is a song that has stood the test of time and continues to be enjoyed by country music fans of all ages.

Here are some of the things that make “I’d Love to Lay You Down” a special song:

  • The song’s lyrics are simple and straightforward, but they are also powerful and moving.
  • The song’s melody is simple, but it is beautiful and haunting.
  • Twitty’s vocals are smooth and expressive, and he delivers the song with great passion.
  • The song is a classic country music love song that has stood the test of time.

Here are some additional details about the song and its impact:

  • The song was written by Johnny MacRae, who also wrote other country hits such as “Don’t Touch Me” and “One Day at a Time.”
  • The song was produced by Conway Twitty and Johnny MacRae.
  • The song was recorded in Nashville, Tennessee.
  • The song was released on the MCA Records label.
  • The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in 1980.
  • The song was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Country Vocal Performance by a Male in 1981.
  • The song has been covered by many artists, including George Strait, Alan Jackson, and Brad Paisley.

“I’d Love to Lay You Down” is a classic country music song that has stood the test of time. It is a beautiful and moving song that is sure to touch your heart.

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Lyrics

There’s a lot of ways of sayin’ what I want to say to youThere’s songs and poems and promises and dreams that might come trueBut I won’t talk of starry skies or moonlight on the groundI’ll come right out and tell you I’d just love to lay you down
Lay ya down and softly whisper pretty love words in your earLay ya down and tell you all the things a woman loves to hearI’ll let you know how much it means just havin’ you aroundOh darlin’, how I’d love to lay you down
There’s so many ways your sweet love made this house into a homeYou’ve got a way of doin’ little things that turn me onLike standin’ in the kitchen in your faded cotton gownWith your hair all up in curlers, I’d still love to lay ya down
Lay ya down and softly whisper pretty love words in your earLay ya down and tell you all the things a woman loves to hearI’ll let you know how much it means just havin’ you aroundOh darlin’, how I’d love to lay you down
When a whole lot of Decembers are showin’ in your faceYour auburn hair has faded and silver takes its placeYou’ll be just as lovely, and I’ll still be aroundAnd if I can, I know that I’d still love to lay you down
Lay ya down and softly whisper pretty love words in your earLay ya down and tell you all the things a woman loves to hearI’ll let you know how much it means just havin’ you aroundOh darlin’, how I’d love to lay you down
Lay ya down and softly whisper pretty love words in your earLay ya down and tell you all the things my woman loves to hearI’ll let you know how much it means just havin’ you aroundOh darlin’, how I’d love to lay you down
Lay ya down and softly whisper pretty love words in your earLay ya down and tell you all the things my woman loves to hearI’ll let you know how much it means just havin’ you aroundOh darlin’, how I’d love to lay you down

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