Lyrics
All a long it was a (Dm)fe ver.
A (F)cold sweat, hot head ed be (Dm)liev er.
I threw my (F)hands in the air, said, (Dm)“Show me some thing.” ing.
He said, (F)“If you dare come a (Dm)lit tle clos er.”
(Bb6)Round and a round and a round and a round we go.
Oh, (Bb6)now, tell me now, tell me now, tell me now you know.
Not real ly sure how to (Gm)feel a bout it.
(Dm)Some thing in the way you (Bb6)move
(F)makes me feel like I can’t (Gm)live with out you.
It (Dm)takes me all the (Bb)way, I want you to stay.
(F)hands It’s not much of (Dm)a life you’re liv ing.
It’s not (F)just some thing you take, (Dm)it’s tle giv en.
(Bb6)Round and a round and a round and a round we go.
Oh, (Bb6)now, tell me now, tell me now, tell me now you know.
Not real ly sure how to (Gm)feel a bout it.
(Dm)Some thing in the way you (Bb6)move
(F)makes me feel like I can’t (Gm)live with out you.
It (Dm)takes me all the (Bb)way, I want you to stay.
(Bb)Ooh,
the rea son I (Gm)hold on,
(Bb)ooh,
’cause I need this (Gm)hole gone.
Fun ny, you’re the bro ken one but (Bb)I’m the on ly one who need ed (Dm)sav ing.
’Cause (Gm)when you nev er see the light it’s (Bb)hard to know which one of us is (C)cav ing.
(Bb)way.
I want you to stay,
stay.
I want you to stay,
ooh.
Stay — Beginner Piano Tutorial
Learn "Stay" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 110 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Stay”
- What key is "Stay" by Rihanna played in?
- Stay is arranged in the key of Bb 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 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Stay" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- 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 Rihanna. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Rihanna can I play here?
- Try "A MILLION MILES AWAY", "REHAB", "S.O.S.". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.