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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "Stay The Night" by James Blunt 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 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”

Can I learn "Stay The Night" 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 The Night" with hands-separate practice in D at 192 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Stay The Night"?
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 The Night" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Stay The Night"?
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 The Night" is in the key of D at 192 BPM.