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(Hey, hey, hey.
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 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 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.
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 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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "All You Had To Do Was Stay" by Taylor Swift: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of F, 96 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “All You Had To Do Was Stay”
- What key is "All You Had To Do Was Stay" by Taylor Swift played in?
- All You Had To Do Was Stay is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "All You Had To Do Was Stay"?
- The arrangement plays at 96 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "All You Had To Do Was Stay" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "All You Had To Do Was Stay"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "All You Had To Do Was Stay"?
- "All You Had To Do Was Stay" was originally performed by Taylor Swift. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "All You Had To Do Was Stay"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: Bbmaj9, C, Dm7, F. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Taylor Swift can I play here?
- Try "GETAWAY CAR", "THE LAST TIME", "ENCHANTED". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "All You Had To Do Was Stay" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "All You Had To Do Was Stay" by Taylor Swift. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "All You Had To Do Was Stay" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "All You Had To Do Was Stay" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.