Stay, I Pray You (From Anastasia)

by Stephen Flaherty

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How can I de sert you?

How to tell you why?

Coach man, hold the hors es, stay, I pray you.

Let me have a mo ment.

Let me say good bye to (D)bridge and riv er, (G)for est and (Am)wa ter fall, (Am7)or chard, sea and (B)sky.

(D)Harsh and sweet and (G)bit ter to (Am)leave it all.

I’ll (Em)bless my (B7)home land till I (B7)die.

(Em)How to break the (Am)tie?

(D7)We have shed our tears and (B)shared our sor rows.

(B7)Though the scars re main and (Em)tears will nev er (Am)dry...

I’ll (Em)bless my (B7)home land till I...

(Am)Nev er to re turn.

(Em)Fi n’lly break ing free.

(Am)You are all I know.

(Em)You have raised me.

(Am)How to turn a way?

(Em)How to close the door?

(F#)How to go where I have (B7)nev er gone be fore?

(B7)How can I de sert you?

(Em)How to tell you (Am)why?

(G)Coach man, hold the (D9)hors es.

(B7)Stay, I pray you.

(Em)Let me have a (B7)mo ment, (Am7)let me say good bye.

(Em)Ah.

(Em)Ah.

(Em)Ah.

(Em)Harsh and (D)sweet and (G)bit ter to (Am)leave it all.

I’ll (Em)bless my (B)home land till I

I’ll bless my (Em)home land.

I’ll bless my (Em)home

land.

I’ll bless my (CN.C.)home land till I (Em)die.

die.

Stay, I Pray You (From Anastasia) by Stephen Flaherty — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Stay, I Pray You (From Anastasia)” by Stephen Flaherty 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 G at 78 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, I Pray You (From Anastasia)" 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, I Pray You (From Anastasia)"?
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.