Stay

by Rihanna
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Lyrics

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

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

I threw my (C)hands in the air, (Dm)said (Am)β€œShow me some thing.”

He said, (C)β€œIf 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.

I want you to stay.

Ooh.

Stay β€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Stay" by Rihanna: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of A, 112 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About β€œStay”

What key is "Stay" by Rihanna played in?
Stay is arranged in the key of A 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 112 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Stay" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Stay"?
Yes β€” 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 Rihanna. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Stay"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: Am, C, Dm, F, G.
What other songs by Rihanna can I play here?
Try "A MILLION MILES AWAY", "REHAB", "S.O.S.". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Stay" with lyrics?
Yes β€” this is a free karaoke slide for "Stay" by Rihanna. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does β€” a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Stay" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in A, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) β€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Stay" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes β€” the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.