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Guess it’s true I’m not (F)good at a one (C)night stand.
But I still need (F)love ’cause I’m just (C)a man.
These nights nev er (F)seem to go (C)to plan.
I don’t want you to (F6)leave, will you hold (C)my hand?
Oh, won’t you stay with (C)me?
’Cause you’re all I (C)need.
(G5)This ain’t love, it’s (F)clear to (C)see.
But (E7)darl ing stay with (C)me.
Why am I (F)so e mo tion al?
No, it’s not a good (F)look, gain some self (C)con trol.
And deep down I know (F)this nev er (C)works.
But you can lay with (F6)me so it does (C)n’t hurt.
stay with (C)me?
’Cause you’re all I (C)need.
(G5)This ain’t love, it’s (F)clear to (C)see.
But (E7)darl ing stay with (C)me.
Oh, (Am)oh.
Oh, (Am)oh.
Oh, (Am)oh.
Oh, (Am)oh.
Oh, won’t you stay with (C)me?
’Cause you’re all I (C)need.
(G5)This ain’t love, it’s (F)clear (C)to see.
But (Em7)darl ing (Am)stay
with (C)me.
Oh, won’t you (F)stay
(C)with me.
Stay With Me — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "Stay With Me" by Sam Smith as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in C — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 84 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) 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.
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About “Stay With Me”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Stay With Me" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key C, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Stay With Me" by Sam Smith in?
- The backing track is in C at 84 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 Me" 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 With Me"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Stay With Me", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Stay With Me" 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 With Me"?
- 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 With Me"?
- "Stay With Me" was originally performed by Sam Smith. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Sam Smith are available?
- Other accompaniments by Sam Smith: "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas", "How Will I Know", "I'm Not The Only One". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of C, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Stay With Me" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
- Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
- Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
- Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
- Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.
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