Stay The Night

by James Blunt
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Lyrics

We’ve It’s sev en ty two de grees,

mix ing ze ro chance of rain.

We’ve got It’s been a per fect day.

We’re all spin ning on our heels, so you far a way from real And in I’m Cal ing i for ni a.

na say good (A)night.

We watched the sun set from our car; we all to took it in.

And by the time that it was dark, you and me had some dis thin’, er.

yeah.

And if this is what we’ve got,

then what we’ve got is gold.

We’re shin ing bright, and I (G)want you, I want you to know.

The morn ing’s on its way,

our friends will say good bye;

there’s no where else to go, I hope that you’ll stay the night.

Whoa,

you’ll stay the night.

Whoa.

Yeah.

We’ve been sing ing ty “Bil lie Jean,”

mix ing vod ka with caf feine.

We’ve got It’s stran gers stop ping by.

We’re And though you’re out of tune, girl, you blow my mind, you do.

And all I’m say ing is, I don’t wan na say good (A)night.

If there’s no qui et cor our ner to get to know each er, and there’s no hur ry.

I’m a pa tient and man, as you’ll dis cov er.

yeah.

God, if this is what we’ve got,

then what we’ve got is gold.

We’re shin ing bright, and I (G)want you, I want you to know.

The morn ing’s on its way,

our friends will say good bye;

there’s no where else to go, I hope that you’ll stay the night.

Whoa,

you’ll stay the night.

Whoa.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Just like the (D)song (A)on the (Bm)ra di o said,

we’ll share the (D)shel ter (A)of my (Bm)sin gle bed.

But it‘s a (D)dif f’rent (A)tune that’s (Bm)stuck in (D)my head,

and it goes:

If this is what we’ve got,

then what we’ve got is gold.

We’re shin ing bright, and I (G)want you, I want you to know.

The morn ing’s on its way,

our friends will say good bye;

there’s no where else to go, I hope that you’ll stay the night.

If this is what we’ve got,

then what we’ve got is gold.

We’re shin ing bright, and I (G)want you, I want you to know.

The morn ing’s on its way,

our friends will say good bye;

there’s no where else to go, I hope that you’ll stay the night.

If you’ll stay the night.

Stay The Night — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

Free karaoke for "Stay The Night" by James Blunt: 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 D, 192 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Stay The Night”

What key is "Stay The Night" by James Blunt played in?
Stay The Night is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Stay The Night"?
The arrangement plays at 192 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Stay The Night" 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 The Night"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Stay The Night"?
"Stay The Night" was originally performed by James Blunt. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Stay The Night"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, Bm, C, D, E, Em, G.
What other songs by James Blunt can I play here?
Try "GOODBYE MY LOVER", "HIGH", "YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Stay The Night" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Stay The Night" by James Blunt. 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 The Night" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in D, 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 The Night" 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.