What key is "All You Had To Do Was Stay" in?

"All You Had To Do Was Stay" by Taylor Swift is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 96 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.

Is "All You Had To Do Was Stay" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "All You Had To Do Was Stay" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "All You Had To Do Was Stay"?

This arrangement of "All You Had To Do Was Stay" uses 4 chords: Bbmaj9, C, Dm7, F. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.

How long does it take to learn "All You Had To Do Was Stay" on piano?

30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.

What other songs by Taylor Swift can I play here?

Try "GETAWAY CAR", "THE LAST TIME", "ENCHANTED". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(Hey, hey, hey.

Hey, hey, hey.

Hey, (C)hey, hey.)

Peo ple like you al ways want (F)back but the love they gave a way.

And peo ple like me ing up want to be lieve you when you (C)say you’ve changed.

The more I think a bout it now,

the less I know.

a side.

But All I know is that you drove us when you off the road.

(Bbmaj9)(Stay.) Hey, all you had to do was stay.

Had me in the palm of your (C)hand.

Then, why’d you have to go and (Dm7)lock me out when I (C)let you in?

(Bbmaj9)(Stay.) Hey, now you say you want it back, now that it’s just too (C)late.

Well, it could ’ve been eas y.

All you had to (C)do was stay.

All you had to do was stay.

All you had to (C)do was stay.

Here you are now, call ing me (F)up, but I don’t know what to say.

And I’ve been like pick ing up want to the piec es of the (C)mess you made.

Peo ple like you al ways want back

the love they pushed a side.

But peo ple like are gone for ev er when you say good bye.

(Bbmaj9)(Stay.) Hey, all you had to do was stay.

Had me in the palm of your (C)hand.

Then, why’d you have to go and (Dm7)lock me out when I (C)let you in?

(Bbmaj9)(Stay.) Hey, now you say you want it back, now that it’s just too (C)late.

Well, it could ’ve been eas y.

All you had to (C)do was stay.

All you had to do was stay.

All you had to (C)do was stay.

(Dm7)(Stay.

Stay.) Let me re mind you, (Bbmaj9)this

was

(F)what

you want ed.

You (C)end ed it.

(Bbmaj9)You

were

(F)all

I want ed,

but (C)not like this.

Not like this.

Oh, all you had to do was (Bbmaj9)stay.

Hey, all you had to do was stay.

Had me in the palm of your (C)hand.

Then, why’d you have to go and (Dm7)lock me out when I (C)let you in?

(Bbmaj9)(Stay.) Hey, now you say you want it back, now that it’s just too (C)late.

Well, it could ’ve been eas y.

All you had to (C)do was stay.

Hey, all you had to do was stay.

Had me in the palm of your (C)hand.

Then, why’d you have to go and (Dm7)lock me out when I (C)let you in?

(Bbmaj9)(Stay.) Hey, now you say you want it back, now that it’s just too (C)late.

Well, it could ’ve been eas y.

All you had to (C)do was stay.

Hey, all you had to do was All you had to (C)do was stay.

All you had to do was stay.

All you had to (C)do was (CN.C.)stay.

All You Had To Do Was Stay by Taylor Swift

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 96 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “All You Had To Do Was Stay”

What key is "All You Had To Do Was Stay" in?: "All You Had To Do Was Stay" by Taylor Swift is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 96 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
Is "All You Had To Do Was Stay" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "All You Had To Do Was Stay" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "All You Had To Do Was Stay"?: This arrangement of "All You Had To Do Was Stay" uses 4 chords: Bbmaj9, C, Dm7, F. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
How long does it take to learn "All You Had To Do Was Stay" on piano?: 30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
What other songs by Taylor Swift can I play here?: Try "GETAWAY CAR", "THE LAST TIME", "ENCHANTED". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.