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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 — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
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Free piano accompaniment for "Stay With Me" by Sam Smith 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 C, 84 BPM.
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”
- Why does the accompaniment for "Stay With Me" show falling notes?
- Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
- 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.
- Can I use "Stay With Me" as a backing track for singing?
- Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Stay With Me by Sam Smith, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is C; transpose live to fit your voice.
- How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
- Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.
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