Stay

by Miley Cyrus
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Lyrics

Well it’s (Am)good to hear your voice,

I hope you’re do ing fine.

I’m And (Gsus)if you ev er won der, I’m I’m (F)lone ly here to night.

I’m (Am)lost here in this mo ment and time keeps slip ping by.

And (G)if I could have just one wish, I’d (F)have you by my side.

(C)Oh,

I miss you.

(C)Oh,

I need you.

And I love you more than I did be fore, and then to day I don’t see your face.

Noth ing’s changed, no one could take your (F)place.

It gets hard er ev ’ry day.

Say you love me more than you did be fore,

and I’m sor ry it’s this way.

But I’m com ing home, I’ll be com ing (F)home and if you (C)ask me I will stay, I will stay.

Well, I (Am)try to live with out

but tears fall from my eyes.

I’m a (Gsus)lone and I feel emp ty, I’m I’m (F)torn a part in side.

I (Am)look up at the stars, ment hop ing do ing the same.

And (G)some how I feel clos er, wish, and (F)I can hear you say:

(C)Oh,

I miss you.

(C)Oh,

I need you.

And I love you more than I did be fore, and then to day I don’t see your face.

Noth ing’s changed, no one could take your (F)place.

It gets hard er ev ’ry day.

Say you love me more than you did be fore,

and I’m sor ry it’s this way.

But I’m com ing home, I’ll be com ing (F)home and if you (C)ask me I will stay, I will stay.

Well, I

stay,

al ways stay.

I (Dm)nev er want to lose you, if I had to I would choose you.

So, stay,

please al ways stay.

You’re the (Dm)one that I hold on to ’cause my (G)heart would stop with out

(F)you.

I love you more than I did be fore, then to day I don’t see your face.

Noth ing’s changed, no one could take your (F)place, it gets hard er ev ’ry day.

Say you love me more than you did be fore

and I’m sor ry that it’s this way.

But I’m com ing home, I’ll be com ing home,

and if you (C)ask me I will stay, I will

stay,

I’ll al ways stay.

And I love you more than I did be fore, and I’m sor ry that it’s this way.

But I’m com ing home, I’ll be com ing home

and if you (C)ask I will stay, I will

stay,

I will stay.

Stay — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Stay" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 66 BPM.

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

About “Stay”

Can I play "Stay" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Stay" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Stay" by Miley Cyrus 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 66 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 Miley Cyrus. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Stay"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: Am, C, Dm, Dm6, E7, F, Fsus2, G, +1 more.
What other songs by Miley Cyrus can I play here?
Try "I THOUGHT I LOST YOU", "7 THINGS", "THESE FOUR WALLS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Stay"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Stay" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Stay"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Stay" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.