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If you (Am)want me to stay, I’ll be a (Gm)round to day to be a (Fmaj7)vail a ble for you to see.
I’m a (Am)bout to go and (Gm)then you’ll know for me to (Fmaj7)stay here, I’ve got to be me.
You’ll nev er be in doubt, that’s what it’s (Gm)all a bout.
You can’t (Fmaj7)take me for grant ed and smile.
Count the (Am)days
I’m gone.
For (Gm)get ’bout reach in’ me by phone be cause I (Fmaj7)prom ise I’ll be gone for a while.
When you (Am)see me a gain, I hope (Gm)you have been the kind of (Fmaj7)per son
that you real ly are (E7)now.
You got to (Am)get it straight.
How could I (Gm)ev er be late when you’re my (Fmaj7)wom an tak in’ up my time?
(Am)How could you ev er al low ’cause I (Gm)won der how I’d for (Fmaj7)get out of pock et for fun.
When you (Am)know that you’re nev er num ber two,
num ber (Fmaj7)one gon na be num ber one.
I’ll be good, I (Gm)wish I could.
I get this (Fmaj7)mes sage, oh, what do you know?
When you (Am)see me a gain, I hope (Gm)you have been the kind of (Fmaj7)per son you real ly are (E7)now.
I’ll (Am)be so good.
I (Gm)wish I could get the (Fmaj7)mes sage o ver to you now.
If You Want Me To Stay — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "If You Want Me To Stay" by Sly And The Family Stone: 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 C, 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “If You Want Me To Stay”
- What key is "If You Want Me To Stay" by Sly And The Family Stone played in?
- If You Want Me To Stay is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "If You Want Me To Stay"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "If You Want Me To 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 "If You Want Me To Stay"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "If You Want Me To Stay"?
- "If You Want Me To Stay" was originally performed by Sly And The Family Stone. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "If You Want Me To Stay"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am, C, C7, E7, Fmaj7, Gm.
- What other songs by Sly And The Family Stone can I play here?
- Try "EVERYBODY IS A STAR", "FAMILY AFFAIR", "THANK YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "If You Want Me To Stay" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "If You Want Me To Stay" by Sly And The Family Stone. 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 "If You Want Me To Stay" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, 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 "If You Want Me To 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.