I Wish You'd Stay

by Brad Paisley
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I (G)talked to my sis ter in Mem phis

and (Em7)told her you were mov in’ to town.

Here’s her num ber,

she said she’d be glad to show you a round.

Well, I left a map on your front seat,

(Em7)just in case you lose your way.

But don’t wor ry,

once you reach Sall i saw, it’s all in ter state.

Well, (D)I know you (G)need

to (C)go,

but (D)be fore you (G)do, I want you to know that I wish

you the best

and I (D)wish you noth in’ less.

And (Am)ev (G)’ry thing you’ve ev er dreamed of.

And I (D)hope that you find love a long the way.

But most of all,

I wish you’d (C)stay.

Well, (G)I fig ure right a bout sun down

(Em7)you’ll be in west Ten nes see.

And by then,

may be I’ll un der stand why you (G)had to leave.

Well, I know that you’ve done some chang in’

and I (Em7)know there’s no chang in’ your mind.

Yes, I know

we’ve been through this a thou (G)sand times.

And I’m (D)sor ry for (G)still hold in’ on.

I’ll (D)try to let (G)go and (G)I’ll try to be strong.

And I wish I wish you’d stay.

Yes, (Am)ev (G)’ry thing you’ve ev er dreamed of

and I (D)hope that you find love a long the way.

But most of all,

I wish you’d (C)stay.

I Wish You'd Stay — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "I Wish You'd Stay" by Brad Paisley in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of G. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 90 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “I Wish You'd Stay

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "I Wish You'd Stay"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature G. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
What key is "I Wish You'd Stay" by Brad Paisley played in?
I Wish You'd Stay is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Wish You'd Stay"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Wish You'd Stay" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "I Wish You'd Stay"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Wish You'd Stay"?
"I Wish You'd Stay" was originally performed by Brad Paisley. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "I Wish You'd Stay"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: Am, Am7, C, D, D7, Em, Em7, G.
What other songs by Brad Paisley can I play here?
Try "LETTER TO ME", "TWO PEOPLE FELL IN LOVE", "TICKS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "I Wish You'd Stay" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature G, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 90 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.

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