Stay

by Lisa Loeb

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Lyrics

You say

I on ly hear what I want to.

You say

I talk so all the time.

So?

And I thought (C)what I felt was sim ple.

And I thought (C)that I don’t be long.

And now (C)that I am leav in’ now I know (C)that I did some thing wrong.

’Cause I (F)missed you,

yeah, yeah, I (Dm7)missed you.

And you say

I on ly hear what I want to.

I (Dm7)don’t lis ten hard, I (C)don’t pay at ten tion to the (F)dis tance that you’re run ning, or to (C)an y one, an y where.

I don’t un der stand if you real ly care.

I’m (F)on ly hear ing neg a tive, no, no, no.

So I turned the ra di (C)o on.

I turned the ra di o up, and this wom an (C)was sing in’ my song.

(Dm7)Lov ers in love (C)and the oth ers run a way.

The (Dm7)lov er is cry in’ (C)’cause the oth er won’t stay.

Some of us hov er (C)when we weep for the oth er who was (Dm7)dy in’ since the day (C)they were born, well, this is not that.

(C)I think I am throw in’, but I’m thrown.

And I (Dm7)thought I’d live for ev er, but now I’m not so sure.

You try to (F)tell me that I’m clev er, but that won’t take me an y how, or an y where with you.

And you said that (C)I was na ive and I thought that (C)I was strong.

I thought, “Hey, (C)I can leave, I can leave, oh.” But now I know (C)that I was wrong ’cause I (F)missed you,

yeah,

missed you.

You said you (Dm7)caught me ’cause you want me and one day you’ll let me go.

You try to (F)give a way a keep er, or keep me ’cause you know you’re just so scared to (C)lose.

And you say,

“Stay.”

You say

I on ly hear what I want to.

Stay by Lisa Loeb — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Stay” by Lisa Loeb 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 100 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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.