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(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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Stay Awake" 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, 140 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Stay Awake”
- Can I play "Stay Awake" 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 Awake" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Stay Awake" by Sherman Brothers played in?
- Stay Awake 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 Awake"?
- The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Stay Awake" 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 Awake"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Stay Awake"?
- "Stay Awake" was originally performed by Sherman Brothers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Stay Awake"?
- 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 Awake" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Stay Awake"?
- 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 Awake" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.