What key is "Stay" in?

"Stay" by Rihanna is in the key of C with a tempo of 110 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Stay" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Stay" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Stay"?

This arrangement of "Stay" uses 9 chords: Am, Am7, C, Dm, Em, F, F6, G, +1 more.

How long does it take to learn "Stay" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Rihanna can I play here?

Try "A MILLION MILES AWAY", "REHAB", "S.O.S.". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

All a long it (Dm)was a (Am)fe ver.

(Am7)A cold sweat, hot head (Dm)ed be (Am)liev er.

I (Am7)threw my (Dm)hands in the air, said, a (Am)“Show me some thin’.” in’.

He (Am7)said, (C)“If you dare, (Dm)come a (Am)lit tle clos er.”

(F6)’Round and a round and a (Dm)round and a round we go.

Oh, (F6)now, tell me now, tell me (Dm)now, tell me now you know.

Not real ly sure how to (Dm)feel a bout it.

Some thin’ in the way you move

makes me feel like I can’t (Dm)live with out you.

Well, it takes me all the way, I want you to stay.

(Dm)hands It’s not air, of a (Am)life me you’re liv in’.

It’s (Am7)said, (C)not just some (Dm)thin’ you (Am)take; it’s giv en.

(F6)’Round and a round and a (Dm)round and a round we go.

Oh, (F6)now, tell me now, tell me (Dm)now, tell me now you know.

Not real ly sure how to (Dm)feel a bout it.

Some thin’ in the way you move

makes me feel like I can’t (Dm)live with out you.

Well, it takes me all the way, I want you to stay.

(F)Ooh,

the rea son I hold on,

(F)ooh,

’cause I need this (Dm)hole gone.

Fun ny you’re the bro ken one but I’m the on ly one who need ed (Am)sav in’.

’Cause (Dm)when you nev er see the light, it’s (F)hard to know which one of us is (G)cav in’.

I want you to stay,

stay.

I want you to stay,

ooh.

Stay by Rihanna

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 110 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Stay”

What key is "Stay" in?: "Stay" by Rihanna is in the key of C with a tempo of 110 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Stay" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Stay" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Stay"?: This arrangement of "Stay" uses 9 chords: Am, Am7, C, Dm, Em, F, F6, G, +1 more.
How long does it take to learn "Stay" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Rihanna can I play here?: Try "A MILLION MILES AWAY", "REHAB", "S.O.S.". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.