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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 the I love they gave a (C)way.
And peo ple like me ing up want to be (Dm)lieve you when you (C)say you’ve changed.
The more I think a bout it (F)now, the less I know.
a (C)side.
But All ple I know is that you (C)drove us when you off the road.
(Bb)(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 (Dm)lock me out when I (C)let you in?
(Bb)(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 (C)say.
And I’ve ple been pick ing up want to the (Dm)piec es of the (C)mess you made.
Peo ple like you al ways want (F)back the love they pushed a (C)side.
But peo ple like me are gone for (C)ev er when you say good bye.
(Bb)(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 (Dm)lock me out when I (C)let you in?
(Bb)(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.
(Dm)(Stay.
Stay.) (C)Let me re mind you, (Bbmaj7)this
was
(F)what
you
(C)want ed.
You (C)end ed it.
(Bbmaj7)You
were
(F)all
I
(C)want ed,
but (C)not like this.
Not like (F)this.
Not like this.
Oh, all you had to do was (Bb)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 (Dm)lock me out when I (C)let you in?
(Bb)(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 (Dm)lock me out when I (C)let you in?
(Bb)(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 stay.
All You Had To Do Was Stay — Piano Lead Sheet
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"All You Had To Do Was Stay" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of F, 90 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “All You Had To Do Was Stay”
- Where are the chord symbols for "All You Had To Do Was Stay" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "All You Had To Do Was Stay" is in F.
- 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 90 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?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- 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 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.
- Does "All You Had To Do Was Stay" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "All You Had To Do Was Stay" is in the key of F at 90 BPM.
- What chords are in "All You Had To Do Was Stay"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of F, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.