Stay With Me

by Stephen Sondheim
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Lyrics

What did I clear ly say?

Chil dren must lis ten.

What were you not to do?

Chil dren must see—

And learn.

Why could you not o bey?

Chil dren should lis ten?

What have I been to you?

What would you have me be, Hand some like a prince?

Ah, but I am old, I am ug ly.

I em bar rass you.

You are a shamed of me.

You are a shamed.

You don’t un der stand.

Don’t you know what’s out there in the world?

Some one has to shield you from the world.

Stay with me.

Princ es wait there in the world, it’s true.

Princ es, yes, but wolves and hu mans, too.

Stay at home.

I am home.

Who out there

could love you more than I?

What out there

that I can not sup ply?

Stay with me.

Stay with me, The world is dark and wild.

Stay a child while you can be a child.

With me.

Stay With Me — Simple Sheet Music

"Stay With Me" 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 A, 100 BPM.

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

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About “Stay With Me”

What key is "Stay With Me" by Stephen Sondheim 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 100 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 Stephen Sondheim. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Stephen Sondheim can I play here?
Try "LOSING MY MIND", "Agony (Film Version)", "Any Moment - Part I". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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