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Each note must be played individually.

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A B C DO RE MI Sa Re Ga 1 2 3

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Stay With Me


"Stay With Me" by Sam Smith is performed in the original key of F major. Released in 2014, the song was both written and performed by Sam Smith along with William Phillips, James Napier, and Tom Petty. It garnered widespread acclaim, earning multiple Grammy Awards, including Song of the Year and Record of the Year in 2015. The song's soulful melody, poignant lyrics, and Smith's emotive vocals contributed to its success, becoming a chart-topping hit worldwide. Notably, the song's chorus bears a resemblance to Tom Petty's "I Won't Back Down," leading to a credit for Petty and Jeff Lynne as co-writers due to its similarity.

Stay With Me - Sam Smith

INTRO:
a a g ( 2x )

c d e c d e c d e c c
Guess it's true, I'm not good at a one night stand
c d e c e c d e g e
But I still need love 'Cause I'm just a man

a g e d d c a g e
These nights never seem to Go to plan
c d e c d e c d e c c
I don't want you to leave, Will you hold my hand?

CORO:
c e g , a g e
Oh, won't you - stay with me?
c d e , c c d ( c )
Cause you're - all I need
e g a , b a g e ( d c )
This ain't love, it's clear to see
c c d , e c c
But darling, stay with me

c d e c d e c d e c c
Why am I so emotional?
f g f e
c d e d c e c d e g e
No, it's not a good look Need some self control
c g
c C4 b a g g g a g f e ( f ) e d c
And deep down, I know this never works
e g E4 C4
g c d e c e c d e d c d c
But you can lay with me so it doesn't hurt

c e g , a g e
Oh, won't you - stay with me?
c d e , e c c
Cause you're - all I need
e g a , b a g e ( d c )
This ain't love, it's clear to see
c c d , e c c
But darling, stay with me

c e g , a g e
Oh, won't you - stay with me?
c d e , e e e
Cause you're - all I need
e g a , b a g e ( d c )
This ain't love, it's clear to see
c e d , c ( d e d ) c c
But darling, stay with me
C4 E4 D4 , C4 ( D4 E4 D4 ) C4 C4
But darling, stay with me