Stay Or Leave

by Dave Matthews
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Lyrics

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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Stay Or Leave" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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.

About “Stay Or Leave

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Stay Or Leave"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Stay Or Leave". Key of B, 68 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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