All a long it (Dm)was a (Am)fe ver.
(Am7)A cold sweat hot head (Dm)ed be (Am)lie ver.
I (Am7)threw my (C)hands in the air, (Dm)said (Am)“Show me some thing.”
He (Am7)said, (C)“If you dare (Dm)come a (Am)lit tle clo (Am7)ser.”
(F)’Round and a round and a (Dm)round and a round we go.
Oh, (F)now tell me now tell me (Dm)now tell me now you know.
Not real ly sure how to (Dm)feel a bout it.
Some thing in the way you move
makes me feel like I can’t (Dm)live with out you.
Yeah, it takes me all the way.
I want you to stay.
It’s not much (Dm)of a (Am)life you’re liv ing.
It’s not just some (Dm)thing you (Am)take, it’s gi ven.
(F)’Round and a round and a (Dm)round and a round we go.
Oh, (F)now tell me now tell me (Dm)now tell me now you know.
Not real ly sure how to (Dm)feel a bout it.
Some thing in the way you move
makes me feel like I can’t (Dm)live with out you.
Yeah, it takes me all the way.
I want you to stay.
It’s not much (Dm)of a (Am)life you’re liv ing.
It’s not just some (Dm)thing you (Am)take, it’s gi ven.
And I want you to stay.
(F)Oh
the rea son I hold on.
(F)Oh
’cause I need this (Dm)hole gone.
(Dm)Fun ny you’re the bro ken one but (F)I’m the on ly one who need ed (Am)sav ing.
’Cause (Dm)when you nev er see the lights it’s (F)hard to know which one of us is (G)cav ing.
Not real ly sure how to (Dm)feel a bout it.
Some thing in the way you move
makes me feel like I can’t (Dm)live with out you.
Yeah, it takes me all the way.
I want you to stay.
Stay.
I want you to stay.
Ooh.
Stay — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Stay" by Rihanna: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key A, 112 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (A) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
Try other practice modes:
About “Stay”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Stay" by Rihanna in?
- The backing track is in A at 112 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Stay" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Stay"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Stay", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Stay" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Stay"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Stay"?
- "Stay" was originally performed by Rihanna. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Rihanna are available?
- Other accompaniments by Rihanna: "American Oxygen", "California King Bed", "California King Bed". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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