What key is "Stay With Me" in?

"Stay With Me" by Sam Smith is in the key of A with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Stay With Me" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Stay With Me" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Stay With Me" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Sam Smith can I play here?

Try "NO PEACE", "FIRE ON FIRE", "WRITING'S ON THE WALL". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Guess it’s true, I’m not (F)good at a one night (C)stand.

But I still a need love ’cause I’m just a (C)man.

These nights nev er (F)seem to go to

(Am)plan.

I don’t want you to (G7)leave, will you hold my (C)hand?

Oh, won’t you stay with me?

’Cause you’re all I need.

This ain’t love, it’s (F)clear to see.

But, (E)dar ling, stay with me.

Guess it’s true, Why am (F)I so e mo tion (C)al?

No, it’s not a good look.

Gain some self con (C)trol.

Deep down I er (F)know this nev er

(Am)works.

you can lay with to (G7)me so it does n’t (C)hurt.

Oh, won’t you stay with me?

’Cause you’re all I need.

This ain’t love, it’s (F)clear to see.

But, (E)dar ling, stay with me.

stay with me.

Oh,

oh,

oh.

Oh, won’t you stay with me?

’Cause you’re all I need.

This ain’t love, it’s (F)clear to (C)see.

But, dar ling, stay

with me.

Oh, won’t you stay with me?

’Cause you’re all I need.

This ain’t love, it’s (F)clear to see.

But, (E)dar ling, stay with me.

Stay With Me by Sam Smith

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Stay With Me”

What key is "Stay With Me" in?: "Stay With Me" by Sam Smith is in the key of A with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Stay With Me" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Stay With Me" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Stay With Me" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Sam Smith can I play here?: Try "NO PEACE", "FIRE ON FIRE", "WRITING'S ON THE WALL". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.