Lay Away Your Heart

Brenda Lee · Other Songs - Brenda Lee

(J. Krisniski - R. Vining)



There's a price tag on your heart

And I ain't got a dime

And I can't afford to fall in love with you

It's tearing me apart wishing you were mine

There's one thing I'm asking you to do.



Won't you lay away your heart

I know I'll find a way

I'll sacrifice to meet the price

Your asking me to pay

Won't you lay away your heart

Before another comes along

And tries to buy the merchandise

I've wanted for so long.



There's a price tag on your heart

And I ain't got a dime

But somehow I believe the payments due

My credits good to start and I'll pay it off in time

With all the loving that I have for you.



Won't you lay away your heart

I know I'll find a way

I'll sacrifice to meet the price

Your asking me to pay

Won't you lay away your heart

Before another comes along

And tries to buy the merchandise

I've wanted for so long.



Won't you lay away your heart

I know I'll find a way

I'll sacrifice to meet the price your asking me to pay

Whoa, won't you lay away your heart

Before another comes along

And tries to buy the merchandise

I've wanted for so long...

Lay Away Your Heart

Released by Brenda Lee in 1965, "Lay Away Your Heart" stands as a defining example of her transition from child star to mature soulful interpreter. The track showcases Lee's powerful vocal range and emotional depth, characteristic of the pop and R&B styles she mastered during the mid-1960s. As a solo recording, the song highlights her ability to convey complex romantic sentiments with raw authenticity, distinguishing her from her earlier work as a child artist. It remains a significant song in her discography, reflecting the era's shift toward more sophisticated vocal performances and serving as a testament to her enduring influence on female pop singers.