What key is "Stay With Me" in?

"Stay With Me" by Sam Smith is in the key of C with a tempo of 100 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.

And These nights nev er seem to go to plan.

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

Oh, won’t you stay with (C)me?

’Cause you’re all I (C)need.

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

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

And deep down I er know this nev er works.

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

Oh, won’t you stay

with (C)me?

’Cause you’re all

I (C)need.

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

But, (E)dar ling, stay

with (C)me.

stay

with (C)me.

Oh,

oh,

Oh, won’t you stay

with (C)me?

’Cause you’re all

I (C)need.

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

But, (E)dar ling, (Am)stay

with (C)me.

Oh, won’t you stay

with (C)me.

Stay With Me by Sam Smith

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Stay With Me”

What key is "Stay With Me" in?: "Stay With Me" by Sam Smith is in the key of C with a tempo of 100 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.