Stay The Night

by James Blunt

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We’ve It’s sev en ty two de grees,

mix ing ze ro chance of rain.

We’ve got It’s been a per fect day.

We’re all spin ning on our heels, so you far a way from real And in I’m Cal ing i for ni a.

na say good (A)night.

We watched the sun set from our car; we all to took it oth in.

And by the time that it was dark, you and me had some dis thin’, er.

yeah.

And if this is what we’ve got,

then what we’ve got is gold.

We’re shin ing bright, and I (G)want you, I want you to know.

The morn ing’s on its way,

our friends will say good bye;

there’s no where else to go, I hope that you’ll stay the night.

Whoa,

you’ll stay the night.

Whoa.

Yeah.

We’ve been sing ing ty “Bil lie Jean,”

mix ing vod ka with caf feine.

We’ve got It’s stran gers stop ping by.

We’re And though you’re out of tune, girl, you blow my mind, you do.

And all I’m say ing is, I don’t wan na say good (A)night.

If there’s no qui et cor our ner to get to know each oth er, and there’s no hur ry.

I’m a pa tient and man, as you’ll dis cov er.

yeah.

God, if this is what we’ve got,

then what we’ve got is gold.

We’re shin ing bright, and I (G)want you, I want you to know.

The morn ing’s on its way,

our friends will say good bye;

there’s no where else to go, I hope that you’ll stay the night.

Whoa,

you’ll stay the night.

Whoa.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Just like the (D)song (A)on the (Bm)ra di o said,

we’ll share the (D)shel ter (A)of my (Bm)sin gle bed.

But it‘s a (D)dif f’rent (A)tune that’s (Bm)stuck in (D)my head,

and it goes:

If this is what we’ve got,

then what we’ve got is gold.

We’re shin ing bright, and I (G)want you, I want you to know.

The morn ing’s on its way,

our friends will say good bye;

there’s no where else to go, I hope that you’ll stay the night.

If this is what we’ve got,

then what we’ve got is gold.

We’re shin ing bright, and I (G)want you, I want you to know.

The morn ing’s on its way,

our friends will say good bye;

there’s no where else to go, I hope that you’ll stay the night.

If you’ll stay the night.

Stay The Night by James Blunt — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Stay The Night by James Blunt 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 D at 192 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 The Night" 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 The Night"?
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.