"Lady Lay Down' is a song written by Rafe Van Hoy and Don Cook, and recorded by American country music artist John Conlee. It was released in October 1978 as the second single from the album Rose Colored Glasses. The song was Conlee's second country hit and his first of seven number ones on the country chart. The single stayed at number one for one week. Chart performance John Conlee Year-end charts Tom Jones In 1981, Tom Jones released a single with the song, that is also featured on his album Darlin'. Jones' cover of the song charted at number 26 on the same chart. References 1978 singles 1981 singles 1978 songs John Conlee songs Tom Jones (singer) songs Songs written by Don Cook ABC Records singles Mercury Records singles Songs written by Rafe Van Hoy