Stoney End

by Laura Nyro
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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.

Stoney End — Piano Lead Sheet

"Stoney End" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 120 BPM.

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About “Stoney End”

What key is "Stoney End" by Laura Nyro played in?
Stoney End is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Stoney End"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Stoney End" 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 "Stoney End"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Stoney End"?
"Stoney End" was originally performed by Laura Nyro. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Stoney End"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: A7, C, D7, Dm, Dm7, Em, Em7, F, +3 more.
What other songs by Laura Nyro can I play here?
Try "And When I Die", "Wedding Bell Blues". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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