Other arrangements of Stay Awake
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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Stay Awake" by Sherman Brothers in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Stay Awake" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Stay Awake" with hands-separate practice in C at 140 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Stay Awake"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Stay Awake" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Stay Awake"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Stay Awake" is in the key of C at 140 BPM.