“Lay Down Beside Me” is a song written by American country music artist Don Williams. It was first recorded by Kenny Rogers on his 1977 self-titled album.

Williams later released his own version which was released as the second single from his 1979 album, Expressions. The single reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in 1979.

From the album Expressions
B-side “I Would Like to See You Again”
Released March 17, 1979
Genre Country
Length 2:53
Label MCA
Songwriter(s) Don Williams
Producer(s) Don Williams, Garth Fundis

Don Williams – Lay down Beside Me lyrics

I’ve spent my life looking for you
Finding my way wasn’t easy to do
But I knew there was you all the while
And it’s been worth every mile

[Chorus:]
So lay down beside me
Love me and hide me
Kiss all the hurtin’ of this world away
Hold me so close that I feel your heartbeat
And don’t ever wander away

Mornings and evenings all were the same
And there was no music till I heard your name
But I knew when I saw you smile
Now I can rest for awhile

[Chorus:]
So lay down beside me
Love me and hide me
Kiss all the hurtin’ of this world away
Hold me so close that I feel your heartbeat
And don’t ever wander away

And don’t ever wander away…….