"Lady Lay Down' is a song written by Rafe VanHoy 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. "Lady Lay Down" was John 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.In 1981, Tom Jones released a single with the song, that is also featured on his album Darlin'.