Stay

by Zedd & Alessia Cara
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(Mmm,

(G)mmm,

(F)mmm,

(G)mmm.)

(F)Wait ing for the time to (Am)pass you (G)by,

I’ve (F)hope the winds of change will (Am)change your (G)mind.

(F)I could give a thou sand (Am)rea sons (G)why.

And I know you,

and (Am)you’ve got to

(F)make it on your own, but we don’t have to (Am)grow up, (G)we can stay for ev er (Am)young.

(F)Liv ing on my so fa, drink ing rum and (Am)co la, (G)un der neath the ris ing sun.

(F)I could give a thou sand (Am)rea sons (G)why

but you’re go ing,

and (Am)you know that.

All you have to (C)do is (F)stay a (G)min ute, just (Am)take your (Em)time, the (F)clock is (G)tick ing, so (Am)stay.

All you have to do is (F)wait a (G)sec ond, your (Am)hands on (Em)mine, the (F)clock is (G)tick ing, so (Am)stay.

All you have to do is...

All you have to do is (Am)stay.

(F)Won’t ad mit what I al (Am)read y (G)know,

I’ve (F)nev er been the best at (Am)let ting (G)go.

(F)I don’t want to spend the (Am)night a (G)lone,

guess I need you,

and (Am)I need to

(F)make it on my own, but I don’t wan na (Am)grow up, (G)we can stay for ev er (Am)young.

(F)Liv ing on my so fa, drink ing rum and (Am)co la, (G)un der neath the ris ing sun.

(F)I could give a mil lion (Am)rea sons (G)why

but I’m go ing,

and (Am)you know that.

All you have to (C)do is (F)stay a (G)min ute, just (Am)take your (Em)time, the (F)clock is (G)tick ing, so (Am)stay.

All you have to do is (F)wait a (G)sec ond, your (Am)hands on (Em)mine, the (F)clock is (G)tick ing, so (Am)stay.

All you have to do is...

All you have to do is (Am)stay.

(F)stay.

All you have to do is (F)stay,

so (F)stay.

(CN.C.)All you have to do is (Am)stay.

All you have to do is (F)stay.

(Mmm,

(G)mmm,

(F)mmm,

(G)mmm.)

Stay — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Stay" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 94 BPM.

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About “Stay”

Can I play "Stay" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Stay" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Stay" by Zedd & Alessia Cara played in?
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 "Stay"?
The arrangement plays at 94 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "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 "Stay"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Stay"?
"Stay" was originally performed by Zedd & Alessia Cara. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Zedd & Alessia Cara can I play here?
Try "Stay". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Stay"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Stay" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Stay"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Stay" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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