Stay The Night

by Mariah Carey
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Lyrics

You’re kiss (Bm7)ing me and say ing I’m the one just you (C)need to (Am9)keep you warm (Bm7)and lay with you to (Cmaj7)night.

Ba by, (Bm7)I feel the same way; (Bm)I don’t want to leave.

Nev er Wan na (Am9)hold you close (Bm7)and feel your love in (Cmaj7)side.

But I don’t (Bm7)wan na play my self, ’cause I know you’re with (C)some one (Bm)else and I (Am9)don’t need com (Bm7)pli ca tions in my (Cmaj7)life.

And I don’t (Bm7)wan na fall back in and get caught up in (C)you a (Bm)gain.

(Am9)Boy, I’m so con (Bm7)flict ed in my (Cmaj7)mind.

(C)Oh, you keep say ing, (Am9)“Stay the (Bm7)night.

Just let me rock you ’til the (Am9)morn ing (Bm7)light.

It’s cold out side and much too (Am9)late to (Bm7)drive.

You know I need you, ba by.

(Am9)I’m so (Bm7)lost with out your love.”

Ob vi (Bm7)ous ly pro crast i nat ing one just to (C)be to (Am9)close to you (Bm7)a lit tle long er (Cmaj7)now.

It’s hard (Bm7)for me to break a (Bm)way from you, ba by.

Nev er could re (Am9)sist you and (Bm7)I still have n’t learned (Cmaj7)how.

And I don’t (Bm7)wan na be the fool, but it’s hard when it (C)comes to (Bm)you, and I (Am9)I’m feel ing (Bm7)vul ner a ble to (Cmaj7)night,

’cause I don’t (Bm7)wan na miss the chance of re liv ing a (C)sweet ro (Bm)mance.

(Am9)Boy, I’m so con (Bm7)fused down deep in (Cmaj7)side.

(C)Oh, you keep say ing, (Am9)“Stay the (Bm7)night.

Just let me rock you ’til the (Am9)morn ing (Bm7)light.

It’s cold out side and much too (Am9)late to (Bm7)drive.

You know I need you, ba by.

(Am9)I’m so (Bm7)lost with out your love.”

(Am9)(Doo,

doo doo dut dut (C)doo dut (Bm)doo.) (Am9)(Doo,

Ba by say, ba by (C)say, ba by (Bm)say.) (Am9)(Doo.)

(Ooh.) (Doo doo dut dut (C)doo dut, (Bm)lost with out your (Am9)love.)

Oh, (C)you keep say ing, (Am9)(Stay the (Bm7)night.) (Ooh.)

(Am9)(Stay the (Bm7)night.) (Ooh.)

(Am9)(I’m so (Bm7)lost with out your love.)

(Am9)(Stay the (Bm7)night.) (Ooh.)

(Am9)(Stay the (Bm7)night.) (Ooh.)

(CN.C.)(Stay the night.) (Ooh.)

Stay The Night — Simple Sheet Music

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"Stay The Night" 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 G, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Stay The Night”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Stay The Night"?
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 The Night" by Mariah Carey played in?
Stay The Night is arranged in the key of G 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 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Stay The Night" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
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 Mariah Carey. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Stay The Night"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: Am9, Bm, Bm7, C, Cmaj7.
What other songs by Mariah Carey can I play here?
Try "THANK GOD I FOUND YOU", "ALWAYS BE MY BABY", "MY ALL". 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 The Night". Key of G, 100 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.