What key is "Stay" in?

"Stay" by Rihanna is in the key of C with a tempo of 112 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy.

Is "Stay" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated very_easy. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

(Am)Some thin’ in the way you (F)move

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

Well, (Am)it takes me all the (F)way, I want you to (C)stay.

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

He It’s (C)not just some (Dm)thin’ you (Am)take, tle it’s giv en.

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

(Am)Some thin’ in the way you (F)move

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

Well, (Am)it takes me all the (F)way, I want you to (C)stay.

(C)stay,

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Stay by Rihanna

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 112 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Stay”

What key is "Stay" in?: "Stay" by Rihanna is in the key of C with a tempo of 112 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy.
Is "Stay" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated very_easy. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
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.
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.