Stop And Stare

· by OneRepublic

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Lyrics

This town is cold er now, I think it’s sick of us.

It’s time to make our move.

I’m shak in’ off the rust.

I’ve got my heart set on an y where but here.

I’m star in’ down my self, count in’ up the years.

Stead y hands, just take the wheel.

Ev ’ry glance is kill in’ me.

Time to make one last ap peal

for the life in’ I lead.

(E)Stop and stare.

I think I’m mov in’, but I (Bsus)go no where.

Yeah, I know that ev ’ry (C#m)one gets scared,

but I’ve be come what I can’t be.

Oh,

(E)stop and stare.

You start to won der why you’re (Bsus)here, not there.

And you’d give an y thing to (C#m)get what’s fair,

but fair ain’t what you real ly need.

Oh, can you see what I (E)see?

They’re try’n’ to come back, on all my sens es push.

Un tie the weight bags, I nev er thought I could.

Stead y feet, don’t fail me now.

I will run ’til you can’t walk.

Some thin’ pulls my fo cus out

and I’m stand in’ down.

lead.

(E)Stop and stare.

I think I’m mov in’, but I (Bsus)go no where.

Yeah, I know that ev ’ry (C#m)one gets scared,

but I’ve be come what I can’t be.

Oh,

(E)stop and stare.

You start to won der why you’re (Bsus)here, not there.

And you’d give an y thing to (C#m)get what’s fair,

but fair ain’t what you real ly need.

Oh, can you see what I (E)see?

need.

Oh,

you don’t need.

(E)Stop and stare.

I think I’m mov in’, but I (G#m)go no where.

Yeah, I know that ev ’ry (C#m7)one gets scared.

I’ve be come what I can’t be.

Oh,

do you see what I (E)see?

Stop And Stare by OneRepublic — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Stop And Stare” by OneRepublic 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 E at 90 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 "Stop And Stare" 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 "Stop And Stare"?: 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 "Stop And Stare" use?: Just 9 chords: A, Asus2, B, Bsus4, C, C#m, C#m7, E, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other OneRepublic songs work for kids?: Try "COUNTING STARS", "I LIVED", "BURNING BRIDGES". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.