Learn "Stoney End" by Laura Nyro on Piano

Master "Stoney End" by Laura Nyro with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Pop arrangement is in the key of C at 120 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 120 BPM.

Lyrics

I was born re (A7)mem from love, cast and (Dm7)my poor moth er worked the (G)mines. I was raised ry on the good book Je sus, (A7)till I read be tween the lines. Now, I don’t be lieve I wan na see the morn ing. Go ing down the (G)ston ey end, I nev er (Em7)want ed to go down the (F)ston ey end. Ma ma, let me (G)start all o ver. (Dm7)Cra dle me. Ma ma, cra dle (Em7)me a (Fmaj7)gain. I can still re (A7)mem ber him cast with (Dm7)love the sky light in his (G)eyes. But the light ry flick ered out and part ed (A7)as the sun be gan to rise. Now, I don’t be lieve I wan na see the morn ing. Go ing down the (G)ston ey end, I nev er (Em7)want ed to go down the (F)ston ey end. Ma ma, let me (G)start all o ver. (Dm7)Cra dle me. Ma ma, cra dle (Em7)me a (Fmaj7)gain. (Em7)ver. (Dm7)Cra dle (Em7)me. (Dm7)Ma ma, cra dle (Em7)me. Go ing down the (G)ston ey end, I nev er (Em7)want ed to go down the (F)ston ey end.

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
C
Tempo
120 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "Stoney End" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.