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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Stay" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of F, 110 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "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. "Stay" is in F.
- What key is "Stay" by Rihanna played in?
- Stay is arranged in the key of F 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?
- 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 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.
- Does "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. "Stay" is in the key of F at 110 BPM.
- What chords are in "Stay"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of F, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.