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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Stay" by Zedd & Alessia Cara in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of C, 94 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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About “Stay”

Can I learn "Stay" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Stay" with hands-separate practice in C at 94 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Stay"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Stay" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Stay"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Stay" is in the key of C at 94 BPM.

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