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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 me 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 me 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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"All You Had To Do Was Stay" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Bb, 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "All You Had To Do Was Stay"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Bb 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "All You Had To Do Was Stay". Key of Bb, 96 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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