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How to Play "STAY A LITTLE LONGER" by Brothers Osborne on Piano

Brothers Osborne · Shared by Christine · 163 bars

  • F major
  • 2/2
  • 60 BPM
  • Easy
  • Melody + piano
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0 / 24 parts learned

  1. Intro
  2. Verse 1
  3. Chorus 1
  4. Verse 2
  5. Instrumental
  6. Verse 3
  7. Chorus 2
  8. Verse 4
  9. Instrumental
  10. Verse 5
  11. Instrumental
  12. Verse 6
  13. Instrumental
  14. Verse 7
  16. Ending
  17. Whole song
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What this song uses

Short warm-ups in the song's own key and chords. About a minute each, and you can skip them.

  1. The key

    F major

    Five-finger position on F, then the F major scale with both hands.

    About this scale
    Warm up, 1 min

  2. The chord loop

    B♭, F, Dm · IV, I, vi

    The loop the song goes round most. Play each chord as a block, one bar each.

    B♭: Bb, D, F
    F: F, A, C
    Dm: D, F, A
    Warm up, 1 min

  3. The left hand

    Pausing footsteps

    Root bass · 1 · 2 · 3 · Beginner

    Three even steps, then a quiet beat to breathe.

    About this pattern
    Warm up, 1 min
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The song's recipe

Songs with the same left hand

Verse 1, part 1 · bars 8 to 12

Up next
  1. Right hand
  2. Left hand
  3. Both hands

What you need to know

Read from the song's own notes: the key, the beat, the chords, and what each hand plays.

Key and scale

F major

1 flat: Bb

FGABbCDE

The F major scale

Time signature

2/2

2 beats in every bar (half notes), at 60 BPM

The chords you play

The song uses 4 chords, as the sheet music writes them.

Left hand

Bass notes

The piano's lower staff, as written: mostly one note at a time, about one a beat.

Range Bb1 to F3Step 2 on its ownStep 3 with the right hand

Right hand

The melody

The tune the singer sings, one note at a time, about two a beat.

Range C4 to D5Part by part

How to practice "STAY A LITTLE LONGER"

Learn "STAY A LITTLE LONGER" one part at a time, with the song's real notes. The practice splits it into 24 parts of a few bars. Each part has three steps: the right hand, the left hand (the right hand plays softly under it), then both hands. Every step plays at the song's tempo, and you can slow it down whenever you need. Press "I can play it" when you can play a step, and the next one opens.

Every step is free to play
  1. Start hereThe melody

    Step 1: Right hand

    Listen, then play the melody with your right hand, with finger numbers.

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  2. Lower staff

    Step 2: Left hand

    Your left hand learns the piano's lower staff, note for note, while the right hand plays softly so you hear where you are.

    Open this step
  3. Both staves

    Step 3: Both hands

    Both hands together, as written. When you can play it, press "I can play it" and the part is learned.

    Open this step

  4. Then play the whole song

    When you can play every part, play the full sheet music with its backing track in the player.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I learn "STAY A LITTLE LONGER" on the piano?

Learn "STAY A LITTLE LONGER" one part at a time, with the song's real notes. The practice splits it into 24 parts of a few bars. Each part has three steps: the right hand, the left hand (the right hand plays softly under it), then both hands. Every step plays at the song's tempo, and you can slow it down whenever you need. Press "I can play it" when you can play a step, and the next one opens.

What key is "STAY A LITTLE LONGER" in?

"STAY A LITTLE LONGER" is in F major, which has 1 flat: Bb. The F major scale is F, G, A, Bb, C, D and E.

The F major scale

What are the chords in "STAY A LITTLE LONGER"?

The sheet music uses 4 chords: F, Dm, Bb and F5.

What does the left hand play in "STAY A LITTLE LONGER"?

The piano's lower staff: mostly one note at a time, about one a beat, from Bb1 to F3. You learn it on its own first, with the right hand playing softly underneath, then with both hands.

What tempo is "STAY A LITTLE LONGER"?

"STAY A LITTLE LONGER" plays at 60 BPM in 2/2, counted in half notes. Every step of the practice plays at the song's tempo, and you can slow it down as much as you need.

Is "STAY A LITTLE LONGER" hard to play on piano?

It is rated Easy. The melody goes from C4 up to D5. The practice splits it into parts of a few bars, one hand at a time, so you can learn it at your own pace.

How long should I practice each day?

A few minutes is enough. Choose 5, 10 or 15 minutes: the timer ends the session for you, and the next session picks up where you stopped.

Do I need to read sheet music?

No. The practice plays each part for you, one hand at a time, and shows its notes on the sheet and on a keyboard as they play, with finger numbers. Slow it down as much as you need.

Is it free?

Yes. Practicing is free. Sign in to keep your progress and your streak, and to get a daily reminder.

Where can I get the sheet music for "STAY A LITTLE LONGER"?

Play the full sheet music free in the interactive player, or download a printable PDF.

Sheet music in the playerDownload the PDF