Other arrangements of Stay Or Leave
Pick a learning view.
May be dif fer ent but re mem ber
win ter’s (D5)warm where you and I
kiss ing whis key by the (D)fire
with the (D)snow out side.
When the sum (A)laugh mer comes, (G)der the riv er (D5)swims at (D5)mid night,
shiv er (D)cold.
The Touch the (A)bot tom, laugh (G)you and I,
with mud dy toes.
Stay or (G)leave,
I (D)want you
not to (A)go, but you (Em)should.
It was good
as (D)good
goes.
Stay or (G)leave,
I (D)want you
not to (A)go, but you
did.
Wake up na fer ked drink ing cof fee,
mak ing (D5)plans to change the world
while the world is chang ing (D)us,
with was (D)good, good love.
You used to (A)laugh mer un (G)der the cov ers, (D5)may be (D5)not so
of ten (D)now.
The way I (A)used to laugh (G)with you I,
was loud and hard.
Stay or (G)leave,
I (D)want you
not to (A)go, but you (Em)should.
It was good
as (D)good
goes.
Stay or (G)leave,
I (D)want you
not to (A)go, but you
did.
(A)go, but you (A5)did.
So what to (A5)do
(A5)with the rest of to day’s af ter noon?
Hey.
(A5)Is n’t it strange how we change
(A)ev ’ry thing we did?
Did I do all
that I should,
that I could have (Bm)done?
Re mem ber we used to dance and ev ’ry one (Em)want ed to be
you and me?
I want to be, too.
What (G)day is this
be sides the (A5)day you left me?
What (G)day is this
be sides the (A5)day you went?
So what to do with the rest of the day’s af ter noon?
Hey.
(A5)Is n’t it strange how we change ev ’ry thing we did.
Did I do all that I could?
Stay Or Leave — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Stay Or Leave" by Dave Matthews: 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 B, 68 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Stay Or Leave”
- What key is "Stay Or Leave" by Dave Matthews played in?
- Stay Or Leave is arranged in the key of B on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Stay Or Leave"?
- The arrangement plays at 68 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Stay Or Leave" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Stay Or Leave"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Stay Or Leave"?
- "Stay Or Leave" was originally performed by Dave Matthews. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Stay Or Leave"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, Aped, Bm, D, Dmaj7, Dped, Em, G.
- What other songs by Dave Matthews can I play here?
- Try "GRAVEDIGGER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Stay Or Leave" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Stay Or Leave" by Dave Matthews. 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 — 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 Or Leave" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in B, 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) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Stay Or Leave" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — 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.