Stay With Me

by Sam Smith
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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.

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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Stay With Me" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of A, 120 BPM.

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

About “Stay With Me”

Why does "Stay With Me" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Stay With Me".
What key is "Stay With Me" by Sam Smith played in?
Stay With Me is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Stay With Me"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Stay With Me" 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 With Me"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Stay With Me"?
"Stay With Me" was originally performed by Sam Smith. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Sam Smith can I play here?
Try "NO PEACE", "FIRE ON FIRE", "WRITING'S ON THE WALL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Stay With Me"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Stay With Me".
Can I see all the notes in "Stay With Me"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of A at 120 BPM.