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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"If You Want Me To 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 C, 100 BPM.
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About “If You Want Me To Stay”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "If You Want Me To 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 "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 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 "If You Want Me To Stay". Key of C, 100 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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