Stay

by Zedd & Alessia Cara

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Lyrics

(F)(Mmm,

(G)mmm,

(F)mmm,

(G)mmm.)

(F)Wait ing for the time to (Am)pass you (G)by,

I’ve (F)hope the winds of change will (Am)change your (G)mind.

(F)I could give a thou sand (Am)rea sons (G)why.

And I know you,

and (Am)you’ve got to

(F)make it on your own, but we don’t have to (Am)grow up, (G)we can stay for ev er (Am)young.

(F)Liv ing on my so fa, drink ing rum and (Am)co la, (G)un der neath the ris ing sun.

(F)I could give a thou sand (Am)rea sons (G)why

but you’re go ing,

and (Am)you know that.

All you have to do is (F)stay a (G)min ute, just (Am)take your (Em)time, the (F)clock is (G)tick ing, so (Am)stay.

All you have to do is (F)wait a (G)sec ond, your (Am)hands on (Em)mine, the (F)clock is (G)tick ing, so (Am)stay.

All you have to do is...

All you have to do is stay.

(F)Won’t ad mit what I al (Am)read y (G)know,

I’ve (F)nev er been the best at (Am)let ting (G)go.

(F)I don’t want to spend the (Am)night a (G)lone,

guess I need you,

and (Am)I need to

(F)make it on my own, but I don’t wan na (Am)grow up, (G)we can stay for ev er (Am)young.

(F)Liv ing on my so fa, drink ing rum and (Am)co la, (G)un der neath the ris ing sun.

(F)I could give a mil lion (Am)rea sons (G)why

but I’m go ing,

and (Am)you know that.

All you have to do is (F)stay a (G)min ute, just (Am)take your (Em)time, the (F)clock is (G)tick ing, so (Am)stay.

All you have to do is (F)wait a (G)sec ond, your (Am)hands on (Em)mine, the (F)clock is (G)tick ing, so (Am)stay.

All you have to do is...

All you have to do is stay.

(F)stay.

All you have to do is (F)stay,

(C)so (F)stay.

All you have to do is (Am)stay.

All you have to do is (F)stay.

(Mmm,

(G)mmm,

(F)mmm,

(G)mmm.)

Stay by Zedd & Alessia Cara — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Stay” by Zedd & Alessia Cara in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 94 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Stay" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Stay"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.