Lay Me Down (Sam Smith) cover by Alexa Goddard 

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Last year my uncle passed away and I listened to this cover so many times. This year my aunt passed away, so here I am again. Your cover helps me get through those hard times.

Your voice is amazing. The vibrato you hold...the control...simply beautiful. I never heard of this song until you sang it. Thank you for sharing your talent.

So beautiful. I lost my mother 6 years ago and this reminds me of how I would sleep lying next to her holding her hand while she was sick with cancer. I would give anything to lay next to her and hold her hand one more time.

My Dad passed away only 12days ago and was listening to covers of this song, thank you so much for doing this, its touched my heart, absolutely stunning vocals! xx

You are one HELL of a woman. Damn! You can make the world a better place with that kind of talent. Whoever it is in heaven that's looking out for you must be so proud. Anyone that knows you is blessed. Keep going.

Yes, I do, I believe That one day I will be Where I was right there Right next to you And its hard The days just seems so dark The moon, the stars Are nothing without you Your touch, your skin Where do I begin? No words can explain The way Im missing you Deny this emptiness This hole that Im inside These tears They tell their own story Told me not to cry when you were gone But the feelings overwhelming, its much too strong Can I lay by your side? Next to you, you And make sure youre alright Ill take care of you I dont want to be here if I cant be with you tonight Im reaching out to you Can you hear my call? This hurt that Ive been through Im missing you, missing you like crazy You told me not to cry when you were gone But the feelings overwhelming its much too strong Can I lay by your side? Next to you, you And make sure youre alright Ill take care of you I dont want to be here if I cant be with you tonight Lay me down tonight Lay me by your side Lay me down tonight Lay me by your side Can I lay by your side? Next to you You

Sure your dad's proud in heaven

Why isn't she famous yet?

Hands down One of the best covers ever put on RU-vid. You absolutely smashed this. Your emotion and vocals here are absolutely tear-jerking and simply beautiful. Wow. Pure and utter talent right here.

How did you get through this without crying?? 😢. Sorry for your loss. You sang this song beautifully!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼. A million likes from me!! 😊❤️

So sorry for your loss. This is a great cover, and you have a really great voice!! Lovely tone as well. Crystal

Goosebumps since that very first chord.

Alexa this was simply beautiful, i was thrilled to see you in my sub box! Sorry for your loss! Can't wait to see whatever your career has in store for you!! Hugs from Ga!

I really appreciate that there are less affects on your voice girl! Hope you're healing well from the loss of your Pappa.

I just stumbled upon this... I'm speechless and in tears. You display such great emotion in your voice. amazing.

I love this cover, you made this song your own. I could feel the pain and meaning behind your voice when you sang. Perfection.

The most beautiful cover of this song that I have ever heard! I absolutely love it... it could have been written for you to sing. Simply amazing xx

Beautiful cover! I believed every word you were singing! Such passion and emotion in your voice! Just Perfection!! I wish you all the very best for the future and I'm looking forward to seeing you on your very own tour! Trust me lass you will get there! Keep believing and striving to be the very best you can ever be! Cause we are all behind you and supporting you every step of the way!! Xxx

ONE WORD!!!! She is the best. I love her voice

Sorry for your loss Alexa! He would have been so proud of how much your music career has blossomed in just the span of a year. The passion and love that you express through this song truly exhibits how much of a great man he must have been. You are every bit deserving of the great opportunities that have come your way. keep on shining

Woah. I just found this and i started crying within a minute. You sing so beautiful and your voice is EVERYTHING! Keep doing miss!!

This is amazing. I love the emotion you poured into your singing. Your dad is proud of you whever he is. Love you xx

this my favourite sam smith song and you've actually brought me to tears, this is so beautiful and your dad would have been so proud of you alexa, love you x

This was beautiful! You sounded amazing! I'm sorry for your loss.

This was the most beautiful performance I have ever seen and I can't believe how truly talented you are X your dad would be so proud of that performance you sang from the heart and he heard every word. Better than the original you are a star Alexa x

Absolutely stunning from start to finish lady. I am so sorry for your loss. Xoxo

Excellent. specially the "I'm reaching out to you" part. it's great!

You've such a beautiful voice and the song is written so well . I've heard it atleast 20 times . I'm afraid this is better than the original .

This is my favorite cover of yours. I can see such an improvement in you, your style is revolving, and you're really becoming an artist. I wish nothing but the best for you xx p.s. I love this background

Such emotion when sung by Alexa!!!! So beautiful!!!

You are one hell of a women! Such A powerful and beautiful voice! I'm so sorry for your loss! Your dad would be so proud of you! Much love to you!💕

Absolutely STUNNING performance!! I've been searching for a cover like this FOR AGES!! Beautiful in every single way!

WOW AMAZING BREATH TAKING your voice has so much emotion I can hear it from your chest to your voice this is an amazing cover omg

This is AMAZING! The best cover I think I've ever seen on RU-vid! X

Incredibly beautiful, this brought me to tears! Amazing job x

Such a stunning voice sent goose bumps everywhere on me! Your dad with be looking down so proud of you xx

Overcame the 100,000 Views! Congratulations! Got a Great Talent alexa ♥

i got goose bumps.. amazing! keep doing what your doing because your amazing xx

Perfection 😱💜 That vibrato tho 👌 so sorry for your loss, your dad is definitely looking down with a smile xx

Ive listened to and loved that song so many times but I've never realised what its about. Ive never cried at this version before. Absolutely stunning. x

reading the caption and all these comments and listening at the same time, i am balling my eyes out rn yall.

The second chorus gave me goose bumps ! Your voice is truly amazing !! 😍😍💜

Fantastic version Alexa! Been a fan for years and then saw you at wireless festival 2013, first time seeing you live, amazing!

I love this cover, the best so far I've heard

Been listening to this for the whole night. Im in a loop.. and so are the butterflies inside me

Keep doing what your doing! You are amazing! I have been through a tragedy too and you are very strong. I am definitely subscribing. You are a beautiful person.

You're are so beyond talented! By far my favorite cover of this song.

I listen to all cover of this song, but I cry listening to this version. Your voice really sunk deep into my heart I cant help it. Great job! I love it!

Super incredible god bless you dad's soul may he rest in peace

Amazing...Just amazing💟💟💟your voice is outstanding

Can't stop listening to it 😭 You're so beautiful and your Voice is more than amazing I'm sure your dad is proud of you and he always will be my your side❤️

You have an amazing voice, I could listen to this all day

i still love this cover to this day! been a fan since your first cover i loved it when you did your own singles x

Your voice has softness, and strength to it. Amazing!

You are a beautiful human being, you did an awesome job, gave me chills, my grandparents died a month a part in sept and oct. my grandma went first, and while they were both very ill, my grandpa could not live without her, so I'm convinced he died of a broken heart, this song reminds me of them so much, my grandparents were like the movie "the notebook" soul mates. and your version of this song is my new favorite and I dedicate it to my grandparents, Waldfred and Gloria Barber, Rest in peace, we love and miss you, xoxo.

I've been listening to this all day. Simply amazing.

Absolutely flawless. I'm so sorry for your loss

This is such an awesome cover. You have a beautiful voice!

O M G I LOVE IT .. this cover is so pure, i love it, your voice girl is fantastic

This year is the 10th anniversary of the passing of my Dad, 2 of my aunts, my brother, and then my Mom. I love this song so much. Thank you for your beautiful rendition. I'm trying so hard to cope with all that I have been through, and this song seems to have a positive effect. God Bless 🙏💙🙏

God your voice is amazing. Your dad would be so proud of you right now! Well done x

your vocal control is spectacular! Amazing!

This is so f**kin' good! No other way to put it. Immense talent. Oh Lord!

This is truly amazing... And your voice🙈😍😭ly❤

I'm honestly so sorry for your loss. your dad would be so incredibly proud of you and this cover is absolutely beautiful and flawless xx

i was already tearing up 1 minute into the song. so beautiful xx

Just incredible, such a beautiful and powerful voice. AWESOME!!

Your so amazing Alexa, very sorry for your loss I'm sure he would have been proud of you❤️ Your voice is extremely beautiful and I wish I could have it❤️

She has such an amazing voice! This song is beautiful...

(เยส ไซ ดู ไอ บีลี๊ฝ ) That one day I will be (แดท วัน เดย์ ไอ วิล บี) Where I was right there (แวร์ ไอ วอส ไร๊ท แดร์ ) Right next to you (ไร๊ท เน๊กซท ทู ยู ) And it’s hard (แอนด์ อิทซ ฮาร์ด ) The days just seems so dark (เดอะ เดย์ จั๊สท ซีม โซ ด๊าร์ค ) The moon, the stars (เดอะ มูน เดอะ สทาร์ ) Are nothing without you (อาร์ นอทติง วิธเอ๊าท ยู ) Your touch, your skin (ยัวร์ ทั๊ช ยัวร์ สกิน ) Where do I begin? (แวร์ ดู ไอ บีกิน ?) No words can explain (โน เวิร์ด แคน เอ็กซเพลน ) The way I’m missing you (เดอะ เวย์ แอม มีสซิง ยู ) Deny this emptiness (ดีนาย ดิส เอมพีเนสส) This hole that I’m inside (ดิส โฮล แดท แอม อิ๊นไซด์ ) These tears (ดีซ เทียร์ ) They tell their own story (เดย์ เทลล แดร์ โอว์น สท๊อรี่ ) Told me not to cry when you were gone (โทลด มี นอท ทู คราย เว็น ยู เวีย กอน ) But the feeling’s overwhelming, it’s much too strong (บั๊ท เดอะ ฟิลลิ่งสฺ โอเวอร์เวมมิ่ง อิทซ มัช ทู สทรอง ) Can I lay by your side? (แคน ไน เลย์ บาย ยัวร์ ไซด์ ?) Next to you, you (เน๊กซท ทู ยู ยู ) And make sure you’re alright (แอนด์ เม้ค ชัวร์ ยัวร์ ออลไร๊ท ) I’ll take care of you (แอล เท้ค แคร์ ออฟ ยู ) I don’t want to be here if I can’t be with you tonight (ไอ โด้นท์ ว้อนท ทู บี เฮียร อิ๊ฟ ไฟ แค้น บี วิธ ยู ทูไน๊ท ) [adsense] I’m reaching out to you (แอม รีชชิง เอ๊าท ทู ยู ) Can you hear my call? (แคน ยู เฮียร มาย คอลลํ ?) This hurt that I’ve been through (ดิส เฮิร์ท แดท แอบ บีน ตรู ) I’m missing you, missing you like crazy (แอม มีสซิง ยู มีสซิง ยู ไล๊ค เคซี่ ) [this verse only at album version:] You told me not to cry when you were gone (ยู โทลด มี นอท ทู คราย เว็น ยู เวีย กอน ) But the feeling’s overwhelming, it’s much too strong (บั๊ท เดอะ ฟิลลิ่งสฺ โอเวอร์เวมมิ่ง อิทซ มัช ทู สทรอง ) Can I lay by your side? (แคน ไน เลย์ บาย ยัวร์ ไซด์ ?) Next to you, you (เน๊กซท ทู ยู ยู ) And make sure you’re alright (แอนด์ เม้ค ชัวร์ ยัวร์ ออลไร๊ท ) I’ll take care of you (แอล เท้ค แคร์ ออฟ ยู ) I don’t want to be here if I can’t be with you tonight (ไอ โด้นท์ ว้อนท ทู บี เฮียร อิ๊ฟ ไฟ แค้น บี วิธ ยู ทูไน๊ท ) Lay me down tonight (เลย์ มี ดาวน์ ทูไน๊ท ) Lay me by your side (เลย์ มี บาย ยัวร์ ไซด์ ) Lay me down tonight (เลย์ มี ดาวน์ ทูไน๊ท ) Lay me by your side (เลย์ มี บาย ยัวร์ ไซด์ ) Can I lay by your side? (แคน ไน เลย์ บาย ยัวร์ ไซด์ ?) Next to you (เน๊กซท ทู ยู ) You (ยู )

Subscribed. SUCH a good voice. Glad I found this! x

This was so beautiful. Seriously I can´t believe how talented you are! Your voice is so passionate.

Alexa you are a great singer! One of the best! Thank you so much, you touch my soul!

Goosebumps throughout the video! Amazing voice, your dad would be so proud 💖

No words .. ur amazing

Honestly the best cover of this song, because you put so much emotion into it! It's truly something personal to you.

I loved this video :) Amazing Alexa, sorry for you lost of you Daddy ;( I hope you get through it, and stay strong keep your head up high! You sung it perfectly, and it was really well done! Your put a lot of effort and emotion into it! Can't wait for more!

God you are AMAZING!!!! what a voice. For me, this is the BEST of the BEST cover. Hands down. voice quality and emotions. Full of emotions maybe also because you are singing this for your dad. I listen this version everyday.

Wow! You are just perfect! Awesome cover!!

Beautiful cover, i enjoyed it, great performance Alexa ! :)

I must say your covers make me like and apreciate songs I didn't like before. Top work awesome voice.

it's been ages since you posted cover, love this

Can I just first of all say, I am very sorry for your loss, and can I secondly say, your voice is the most beautiful I have ever heard, I am not going to rest until you're famous!!

Best version I've heard, love it

This is amazing well done your dad will be very proud of u xx

Todos los dias escucho esto :D♥ ME ENCANTA!

love this! what a voice!!

I heard Sam smith did a cover of this

you are such a incredible singer! amazing

Yes I do, I believe That one day I will be, where I was Right there, right next to you And it's hard, the days just seem so dark The moon, and the stars, are nothing without you Your touch, your skin, where do I begin? No words can explain, the way i’m missing you Deny this emptiness, this hole that i’m inside These tears, they tell their own story You told me not to cry when you were gone But the feeling’s overwhelming, it's much too strong Can I lay by your side, next to you, you And make sure you’re alright I’ll take care of you, And I don’t want to be here if I can’t be with you tonight I’m reaching out to you Can you hear my call This hurt that I’ve been through I’m missing you, missing you like crazy Can I lay by your side, next to you, to you And make sure you’re alright I’ll take care of you, And I don’t want to be here if I can’t be with you tonight Lay me down tonight, lay me by your side Lay me down tonight Lay me by your side Can I lay by your side, next to you, you

AMAZING This should have been the single for Children in Need. I'm a 60yr old man who lost two brothers in the last five years and I cried on hearing this song, so powerful.

you just made my life. this just made my life. your voice makes me so happy omg

♥ Este cover me encanta!!!

Great cover, nice use of subtle piano alongside your vocal, great sound 👌🎶

love this song the way you sing

ME ENCANTAAA!!

Listening from SA,U are so believable when u sing this song.. U understand every word!

so touching your dad will be looking down on you bursting with pride, god bless you

Absolutely phenomenal. Your dad would be so proud x