Stay

by Sara Bareilles

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Lyrics

(F)Ah,

ay.

Sat ur day,

emp ty room

filled with peo ple

you don’t mean a thing to.

You and I,

hold ing hands;

no bod y knows,

no bod y un der stands.

I (F)don’t care for sun light.

It on ly means it’s o ver,

and I’m in no (Bb)mood for that.

Stay

to night.

Don’t come, morn (Bb)ing;

don’t come, light.

They may

be lies.

(Dm)Say it, say that (Dm)we’ll be al (Bb)right

if we (Bbm)stay

(Bb)to (F)night.

My hands are (Dm)shak ing.

This is a com pli cat ed love we’re mak (F)ing.

Keep your eyes (C)closed,

I’ve seen it, ba by.

I’ve (Dm)seen where this (Bbmaj7)goes.

(Bbm7)Oh.

(F)night.

Gon na (Bbm)feel it, ba by.

(F)Oh,

I don’t (Bbm)wan na cry,

I know we’ll (C)get to to mor row and (Bb)say good bye.

And (Bbm)that’s why I’m ask ing you for to night.

Ah,

ooh.

Stay

to night.

Don’t come, morn (Bb)ing,

don’t come, light.

They may

be lies.

(Dm)Say it, say that (Dm)we’ll be al (Bb)right.

(Dm)Say that we’re (Dm)gon na be al (Bb)right

to (F)night.

Stay by Sara Bareilles — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Stay by Sara Bareilles 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 Bb at 112 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.

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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.