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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"If You Want Me To Stay" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 100 BPM.
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About “If You Want Me To Stay”
- Where are the chord symbols for "If You Want Me To 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. "If You Want Me To Stay" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "If You Want Me To 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. "If You Want Me To Stay" is in the key of C at 100 BPM.
- What chords are in "If You Want Me To Stay"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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