Stay With Me

by Josh Gracin

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Ba by, the clock on the wall is (D)ly ing.

It’s (G)not real ly that feel in’ late.

(D)now.

It’s (G)too cold out side to be walk in’ a round the (A)streets of this town.

And (Em9)wher ev er you think you have to be in’ me out, can wait.

in’ me out.

So why don’t you (D)stay

with (A)me,

(Bm7)share all your se crets to (G)night.

We can (D)make

be (A)lieve

the (Bm7)morn ing sun nev er will (G)rise.

Come and (Em9)lay

your (D)head

on this (Gmaj7)big

brass (D)bed.

And (C)we’ll be al (G)right as (Em7)long as you (A)stay with (Bm7)me.

yeah.

Ba by, there’s just no the use in (D)hid ing,

the (G)way that ly I’m feel in’ right (D)now.

With (G)you stand in’ there, to be ba by, I swear I (A)can’t help but stare.

And (Em9)wher ev er you think Girl, you’re to wear in’ me out, you’re wear in’ me out.

So why Ba by, (D)stay

with (A)me,

(Bm7)share all your se crets to (G)night.

We can (D)make

be (A)lieve

the (Bm7)morn ing sun nev er will (G)rise.

Come and (Em9)lay

your (D)head

on this (Gmaj7)big

brass (D)bed.

And (C)we’ll be al (G)right as (Em7)long as you (A)stay with (Bm7)me.

yeah.

(Bm7)me.

(G)Ba by, don’t go.

It looks like it’s start ing to rain.

And (G)it’s so warm here (D)in this a part ment, wrapped (A)up in this blan ket, so,

(G)stay.

Stay with (A)me,

(Bm7)share all your se crets to (G)night.

We can make be lieve

the (Bm7)morn in’ sun nev er will (G)rise.

Come and (Em9)lay

your head

on this (Gmaj7)big

brass (D)bed.

And (C)we’ll be al (G)right as (Em7)long as you (A)stay.

(C)I’ll be al (G)right as (Em7)long as you (A)stay

with (Bm7)me,

yeah.

Stay with (Bm)me.

Stay With Me by Josh Gracin — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Stay With Me by Josh Gracin 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 176 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 With Me" 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 With Me"?
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 With Me" use?
Just 11 chords: A, Asus4, Bm, Bm7, C, D, Dpow, Em7, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.