Learn "STAY" by Rihanna on Piano

Master "STAY" by Rihanna with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Pop arrangement is in the key of C at 110 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 110 BPM.

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, much 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, much 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.

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
C
Tempo
110 BPM
Difficulty
medium
Artist
Rihanna

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How to Play "Stay" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.