What key is the piano accompaniment for "Stay" by Zedd & Alessia Cara in?

The backing track is in Db at 100 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.

"Stay" was originally performed by Zedd & Alessia Cara. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.

Lyrics

(Mmm,

(Eb)mmm,

(C)mmm,

(Eb)mmm.)

(C)Wait ing for the time (Em)to pass you (Eb)by,

I’ve (C)hope the winds of change (Em)will change your (D)mind.

(Db)I could give a thou (Em)sand rea sons (D)why.

And I know you, (Em)and you’ve got to

(C)make it on your own, but we don’t (Em)have to grow up, (Eb)we can stay for ev er young.

(C)Liv ing on my so fa, drink ing (Em)rum and co la, (Eb)un der neath the ris ing sun.

(C)I could give a thou (Em)sand rea sons (Eb)why

but you’re go ing,

(Em)and you know that.

All you have to (G)do is (C)stay a (D)min ute, just (Em7)take your (Bm6)time, the (C)clock is (D)tick ing, so (Em7)stay.

All you have to do is (C)wait a (D)se cond, your (Em7)hands on (Bm6)mine, the (C)clock is (D)tick ing, so (Em7)stay.

(All you have to do is...)

All you have to do is stay.

(C)Won’t ad mit what I (Em)al rea dy (Eb)know,

I’ve (C)nev er been the best (Em)at let ting (D)go.

(Db)I don’t wan na spend (Em)the night a (D)lone,

guess I need you,

(Em)and I need to

(C)make it on my own, but I don’t (Em)wan na grow up, (Eb)we can stay for ev er young.

(C)Liv ing on my so fa, drink ing (Em)rum and co la, (Eb)un der neath the ris ing sun.

(C)I could give a mil (Em)lion rea sons (Eb)why

but I’m go ing,

(Em)and you know that.

All you have to (G)do is (C)stay a (D)min ute, just (Em7)take your (Bm6)time, the (C)clock is (D)tick ing, so (Em7)stay.

All you have to do is (C)wait a (D)se cond, your (Em7)hands on (Bm6)mine, the (C)clock is (D)tick ing, so (Em7)stay.

(All you have to do is...)

All you have to do is stay.

(Db)stay.

All you have to do is (Db)stay,

so (Db)stay.

All you have to do is (Fm7)stay.

All you have to do is (Db)stay.

(Mmm,

(Eb)mmm,

(Db)mmm,

(Eb)mmm.)

Stay — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

Free piano accompaniment for "Stay" by Zedd & Alessia Cara in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key Db, 100 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Db) 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:

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About “Stay”

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Stay" by Zedd & Alessia Cara in?: The backing track is in Db at 100 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 Zedd & Alessia Cara. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.