Other arrangements of Stop And Stare
Pick a learning view.
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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Stop And Stare" by OneRepublic in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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.
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About “Stop And Stare”
- Can I learn "Stop And Stare" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Stop And Stare" with hands-separate practice in E at 90 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Stop And Stare"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Stop And Stare" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Stop And Stare"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Stop And Stare" is in the key of E at 90 BPM.


