Lyrics
All a long it (Dm)was a (Am)fe ver.
(Am7)A cold sweat hot head (Dm)ed be (Am)lie ver.
I (Am7)threw my (C)hands in the air, (Dm)said (Am)“Show me some thing.”
He (Am7)said, (C)“If you dare (Dm)come a (Am)lit tle clo ser.”
(F)Round and a round and a (Dm)round and a round we go.
Oh, (F)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 thing in the way you move
makes me feel like I can’t (Dm)live with out you.
Yeah, it takes me all the way.
I want you to stay.
It’s not much (Dm)of a (Am)life you’re liv ing.
It’s not just some thing (Dm)you (Am)take, it’s gi ven.
(F)Round and a round and a (Dm)round and a round we go.
Oh, (F)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 thing in the way you move
makes me feel like I can’t (Dm)live with out you.
Yeah, it takes me all the way.
I want you to stay.
It’s not much (Dm)of a (Am)life you’re liv ing.
It’s not just some thing (Dm)you (Am)take, it’s gi ven.
And I want you to stay.
(F)Oh
the rea son I hold on.
(F)Oh
’cause I need this (Dm)hole gone.
(Dm)Fun ny you’re the bro ken one but (F)I’m the on ly one who need ed (Am)sav ing.
’Cause (Dm)when you nev er see the lights it’s (F)hard to know which one of us is (G)cav ing.
Not real ly sure how to (Dm)feel a bout it.
Some thing in the way you move
makes me feel like I can’t (Dm)live with out you.
Yeah, it takes me all the way.
I want you to stay.
Stay.
I want you to stay.
Ooh.
Stay by Rihanna
Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 112 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 112 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.
- 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.