Stop And Stare

by OneRepublic
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Lyrics

This town is cold er now, I think it’s sick of us.

It’s time to make our move.

I’m shak in’ off the rust.

I’ve got my heart set on an y where but here.

I’m star in’ down my self, count in’ up the years.

Stead y hands, just take the wheel.

Ev ’ry glance is kill in’ me.

Time to make one last ap peal

for the life I lead.

(E)Stop and stare.

I think I’m mov in’, but I (Bsus)go no where.

Yeah, I know that ev ’ry (C#m)one gets scared,

but I’ve be come what I can’t be.

Oh,

(E)stop and stare.

You start to won der why you’re (Bsus)here, not there.

And you’d give an y thing to (C#m)get what’s fair,

but fair ain’t what you real ly need.

Oh, can you see what I (E)see?

They’re try’n’ to come back, on all my sens es push.

Un tie the weight bags, I nev er thought I could.

Stead y feet, don’t fail me now.

I will run ’til you can’t walk.

Some thin’ pulls my fo cus out

and I’m stand down.

lead.

(E)Stop and stare.

I think I’m mov in’, but I (Bsus)go no where.

Yeah, I know that ev ’ry (C#m)one gets scared,

but I’ve be come what I can’t be.

Oh,

(E)stop and stare.

You start to won der why you’re (Bsus)here, not there.

And you’d give an y thing to (C#m)get what’s fair,

but fair ain’t what you real ly need.

Oh, can you see what I (E)see?

need.

Oh,

you don’t need.

(E)Stop and stare.

I think I’m mov in’, but I (G#m)go no where.

Yeah, I know that ev ’ry (C#m7)one gets scared.

I’ve be come what I can’t be.

Oh,

do you see what I (E)see?

Stop And Stare — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Stop And Stare" by OneRepublic: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of E, 90 BPM.

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

About “Stop And Stare”

What key is "Stop And Stare" by OneRepublic played in?
Stop And Stare is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Stop And Stare"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Stop And Stare" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Stop And Stare"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Stop And Stare"?
"Stop And Stare" was originally performed by OneRepublic. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Stop And Stare"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: A, Asus2, B, Bsus4, C, C#m, C#m7, E, +1 more.
What other songs by OneRepublic can I play here?
Try "COUNTING STARS", "I LIVED", "BURNING BRIDGES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Stop And Stare" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Stop And Stare" by OneRepublic. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Stop And Stare" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in E, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Stop And Stare" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.