Lyrics
(C)Stay
a wake, don’t rest
your (G)head;
(Dm)don’t
lie (G7)down up on
your (Cmaj7)bed.
(C)While
the moon drifts (C7)in
the (F)skies,
(Ab7)stay
a (C)wake,
don’t (G)close
your (C)eyes.
(C)Though
the world is fast
a (G)sleep,
(Dm)though
your (G7)pil low’s soft
and (Cmaj7)deep,
(C)you’re
not sleep y (C7)as
you (F)seem,
(Ab7)stay
a (C)wake,
don’t (G)close
your (C)eyes.
(G)nod
and (C)dream;
(Ab7)stay
a (C)wake,
don’t (G)nod
and (C)dream.
Stay Awake by Sherman Brothers
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 140 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
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- What key is "Stay Awake" in?
- "Stay Awake" by Sherman Brothers is in the key of C with a tempo of 140 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy.
- Is "Stay Awake" 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 Awake" 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 Awake" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Sherman Brothers can I play here?
- Try "HEFFALUMPS AND WOOZLES", "IT'S A SMALL WORLD", "A SPOONFUL OF SUGAR". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.