Stay The Night

by Mariah Carey

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You’re kiss (Bm7)ing me and say ing I’m the one just you (C)need to (Am9)keep you warm (Bm7)and lay with you to (Cmaj7)night.

Ba by, (Bm7)I feel the same way; (Bm)I don’t want to leave.

Nev er Wan na (Am9)hold you close (Bm7)and feel your love in (Cmaj7)side.

But I don’t (Bm7)wan na play my self, ’cause I know you’re with (C)some one (Bm)else and I (Am9)don’t need com (Bm7)pli ca tions in my (Cmaj7)life.

And I don’t (Bm7)wan na fall back in and get caught up in (C)you a (Bm)gain.

(Am9)Boy, I’m so con (Bm7)flict ed in my (Cmaj7)mind.

(C)Oh, you keep say ing, (Am9)“Stay the (Bm7)night.

Just let me rock you ’til the (Am9)morn ing (Bm7)light.

It’s cold out side and much too (Am9)late to (Bm7)drive.

You know I need you, ba by.

(Am9)I’m so (Bm7)lost with out your love.”

Ob vi (Bm7)ous ly pro crast i nat ing one just to (C)be to (Am9)close to you (Bm7)a lit tle long er (Cmaj7)now.

It’s hard (Bm7)for me to break a (Bm)way from you, ba by.

Nev er could re (Am9)sist you and (Bm7)I still have n’t learned (Cmaj7)how.

And I don’t (Bm7)wan na be the fool, but it’s hard when it (C)comes to (Bm)you, and I (Am9)I’m feel ing (Bm7)vul ner a ble to (Cmaj7)night,

’cause I don’t (Bm7)wan na miss the chance of re liv ing a (C)sweet ro (Bm)mance.

(Am9)Boy, I’m so con (Bm7)fused down deep in (Cmaj7)side.

(C)Oh, you keep say ing, (Am9)“Stay the (Bm7)night.

Just let me rock you ’til the (Am9)morn ing (Bm7)light.

It’s cold out side and much too (Am9)late to (Bm7)drive.

You know I need you, ba by.

(Am9)I’m so (Bm7)lost with out your love.”

(Am9)(Doo,

doo doo dut dut (C)doo dut (Bm)doo.) (Am9)(Doo,

Ba by say, ba by (C)say, ba by (Bm)say.) (Am9)(Doo.)

(Ooh.) (Doo doo dut dut (C)doo dut, (Bm)lost with out your (Am9)love.)

Oh, (C)you keep say ing, (Am9)(Stay the (Bm7)night.) (Ooh.)

(Am9)(Stay the (Bm7)night.) (Ooh.)

(Am9)(I’m so (Bm7)lost with out your love.)

(Am9)(Stay the (Bm7)night.) (Ooh.)

(Am9)(Stay the (Bm7)night.) (Ooh.)

(CN.C.)(Stay the night.) (Ooh.)

Stay The Night by Mariah Carey — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Stay The Night by Mariah Carey 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 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 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.
How many chords does "Stay The Night" use?
Just 5 chords: Am9, Bm, Bm7, C, Cmaj7. Take it one section at a time.
What other Mariah Carey songs work for kids?
Try "THANK GOD I FOUND YOU", "ALWAYS BE MY BABY", "MY ALL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.