Stay With Me Chords

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Key
Am
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Am · F · C

Stay With Me Chords – Guitar

Sam Smith’s breakthrough hit uses just three chords with a soulful gospel feel. Beautiful on piano, guitar, or ukulele.

Strumming Pattern (4/4 Time)
1234

Tip: Play softly and let the vocals carry the emotion. Less strumming, more space.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
Am F C
Guess it’s true, I’m not good at a one night stand,
Am F C
But I still need love ’cause I’m just a man.
Am F C
These nights never seem to go to plan,
Am F C
I don’t want you to leave, will you hold my hand?
 

Chorus

 
Am F C
Oh won’t you stay with me,
Am F C
‘Cause you’re all I need.
Am F C
This ain’t love, it’s clear to see,
Am F C
But darling, stay with me.
 


How to Play

Step-by-Step Guide


1
Learn the chords
This song uses 3 chords in the key of Am: Am F C. Get each shape clean on its own first.

2
Practice the changes
Switch slowly between the two hardest chords in a loop until the move feels automatic — no strumming yet.

3
Add the strumming
Bring in a simple down-strum once the changes are smooth, then build up to the song’s rhythm.

4
Play along
Play with the original track to lock in the timing and feel.

Tip: The F barre chord is the tricky one — use Fmaj7 (skip the low E and A strings) while you build finger strength.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Stay With Me"?

You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: Am, F and C.

Is "Stay With Me" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of Am, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Stay With Me" in?

It is in the key of Am.

Who wrote "Stay With Me"?

It was written by Sam Smith.

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Key
Am
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · F · C

Stay With Me Chords – Ukulele

Sam Smith’s breakthrough hit uses just three chords with a soulful gospel feel. Beautiful on piano, guitar, or ukulele.

Strumming Pattern (4/4 Time)
1234

Tip: Play softly and let the vocals carry the emotion. Less strumming, more space.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
Am F C
Guess it’s true, I’m not good at a one night stand,
Am F C
But I still need love ’cause I’m just a man.
Am F C
These nights never seem to go to plan,
Am F C
I don’t want you to leave, will you hold my hand?
 

Chorus

 
Am F C
Oh won’t you stay with me,
Am F C
‘Cause you’re all I need.
Am F C
This ain’t love, it’s clear to see,
Am F C
But darling, stay with me.
 


How to Play

Step-by-Step Guide


1
Learn the chords
This song uses 3 chords in the key of Am: Am F C. Get each shape clean on its own first.

2
Practice the changes
Switch slowly between the two hardest chords in a loop until the move feels automatic — no strumming yet.

3
Add the strumming
Bring in a simple down-strum once the changes are smooth, then build up to the song’s rhythm.

4
Play along
Play with the original track to lock in the timing and feel.

Tip: The F barre chord is the tricky one — use Fmaj7 (skip the low E and A strings) while you build finger strength.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Stay With Me"?

You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: Am, F and C.

Is "Stay With Me" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of Am, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Stay With Me" in?

It is in the key of Am.

Who wrote "Stay With Me"?

It was written by Sam Smith.

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Key
Am
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · F · C

Stay With Me Chords – Piano

Sam Smith’s breakthrough hit uses just three chords with a soulful gospel feel. Beautiful on piano, guitar, or ukulele.

Strumming Pattern (4/4 Time)
1234

Tip: Play softly and let the vocals carry the emotion. Less strumming, more space.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
Am F C
Guess it’s true, I’m not good at a one night stand,
Am F C
But I still need love ’cause I’m just a man.
Am F C
These nights never seem to go to plan,
Am F C
I don’t want you to leave, will you hold my hand?
 

Chorus

 
Am F C
Oh won’t you stay with me,
Am F C
‘Cause you’re all I need.
Am F C
This ain’t love, it’s clear to see,
Am F C
But darling, stay with me.
 


How to Play

Step-by-Step Guide


1
Learn the chords
This song uses 3 chords in the key of Am: Am F C. Get each shape clean on its own first.

2
Practice the changes
Switch slowly between the two hardest chords in a loop until the move feels automatic — no strumming yet.

3
Add the strumming
Bring in a simple down-strum once the changes are smooth, then build up to the song’s rhythm.

4
Play along
Play with the original track to lock in the timing and feel.

Tip: The F barre chord is the tricky one — use Fmaj7 (skip the low E and A strings) while you build finger strength.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Stay With Me"?

You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: Am, F and C.

Is "Stay With Me" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of Am, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Stay With Me" in?

It is in the key of Am.

Who wrote "Stay With Me"?

It was written by Sam Smith.

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Ftap to play
Ctap to play
Key
Am
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · F · C

Stay With Me Chords – Banjo

Sam Smith’s breakthrough hit uses just three chords with a soulful gospel feel. Beautiful on piano, guitar, or ukulele.

Strumming Pattern (4/4 Time)
1234

Tip: Play softly and let the vocals carry the emotion. Less strumming, more space.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
Am F C
Guess it’s true, I’m not good at a one night stand,
Am F C
But I still need love ’cause I’m just a man.
Am F C
These nights never seem to go to plan,
Am F C
I don’t want you to leave, will you hold my hand?
 

Chorus

 
Am F C
Oh won’t you stay with me,
Am F C
‘Cause you’re all I need.
Am F C
This ain’t love, it’s clear to see,
Am F C
But darling, stay with me.
 


How to Play

Step-by-Step Guide


1
Learn the chords
This song uses 3 chords in the key of Am: Am F C. Get each shape clean on its own first.

2
Practice the changes
Switch slowly between the two hardest chords in a loop until the move feels automatic — no strumming yet.

3
Add the strumming
Bring in a simple down-strum once the changes are smooth, then build up to the song’s rhythm.

4
Play along
Play with the original track to lock in the timing and feel.

Tip: The F barre chord is the tricky one — use Fmaj7 (skip the low E and A strings) while you build finger strength.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Stay With Me"?

You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: Am, F and C.

Is "Stay With Me" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of Am, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Stay With Me" in?

It is in the key of Am.

Who wrote "Stay With Me"?

It was written by Sam Smith.

Amtap to play
Ftap to play
Ctap to play
Key
Am
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · F · C

Stay With Me Chords – Mandolin

Sam Smith’s breakthrough hit uses just three chords with a soulful gospel feel. Beautiful on piano, guitar, or ukulele.

Strumming Pattern (4/4 Time)
1234

Tip: Play softly and let the vocals carry the emotion. Less strumming, more space.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
Am F C
Guess it’s true, I’m not good at a one night stand,
Am F C
But I still need love ’cause I’m just a man.
Am F C
These nights never seem to go to plan,
Am F C
I don’t want you to leave, will you hold my hand?
 

Chorus

 
Am F C
Oh won’t you stay with me,
Am F C
‘Cause you’re all I need.
Am F C
This ain’t love, it’s clear to see,
Am F C
But darling, stay with me.
 


How to Play

Step-by-Step Guide


1
Learn the chords
This song uses 3 chords in the key of Am: Am F C. Get each shape clean on its own first.

2
Practice the changes
Switch slowly between the two hardest chords in a loop until the move feels automatic — no strumming yet.

3
Add the strumming
Bring in a simple down-strum once the changes are smooth, then build up to the song’s rhythm.

4
Play along
Play with the original track to lock in the timing and feel.

Tip: The F barre chord is the tricky one — use Fmaj7 (skip the low E and A strings) while you build finger strength.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Stay With Me"?

You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: Am, F and C.

Is "Stay With Me" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of Am, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Stay With Me" in?

It is in the key of Am.

Who wrote "Stay With Me"?

It was written by Sam Smith.

Amtap to play
Ftap to play
Ctap to play
Key
Am
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · F · C

Stay With Me Chords – Harmonica

Sam Smith’s breakthrough hit uses just three chords with a soulful gospel feel. Beautiful on piano, guitar, or ukulele.

Strumming Pattern (4/4 Time)
1234

Tip: Play softly and let the vocals carry the emotion. Less strumming, more space.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
Am F C
Guess it’s true, I’m not good at a one night stand,
Am F C
But I still need love ’cause I’m just a man.
Am F C
These nights never seem to go to plan,
Am F C
I don’t want you to leave, will you hold my hand?
 

Chorus

 
Am F C
Oh won’t you stay with me,
Am F C
‘Cause you’re all I need.
Am F C
This ain’t love, it’s clear to see,
Am F C
But darling, stay with me.
 


How to Play

Step-by-Step Guide


1
Learn the chords
This song uses 3 chords in the key of Am: Am F C. Get each shape clean on its own first.

2
Practice the changes
Switch slowly between the two hardest chords in a loop until the move feels automatic — no strumming yet.

3
Add the strumming
Bring in a simple down-strum once the changes are smooth, then build up to the song’s rhythm.

4
Play along
Play with the original track to lock in the timing and feel.

Tip: The F barre chord is the tricky one — use Fmaj7 (skip the low E and A strings) while you build finger strength.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Stay With Me"?

You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: Am, F and C.

Is "Stay With Me" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of Am, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Stay With Me" in?

It is in the key of Am.

Who wrote "Stay With Me"?

It was written by Sam Smith.

Amtap to play
Ftap to play
Ctap to play
Key
Am
Difficulty
Beginner
Range
Varies by singer
Chords
Am · F · C

Stay With Me Chords – Vocal

Sam Smith’s breakthrough hit uses just three chords with a soulful gospel feel. Beautiful on piano, guitar, or ukulele.

Strumming Pattern (4/4 Time)
1234

Tip: Play softly and let the vocals carry the emotion. Less strumming, more space.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
Am F C
Guess it’s true, I’m not good at a one night stand,
Am F C
But I still need love ’cause I’m just a man.
Am F C
These nights never seem to go to plan,
Am F C
I don’t want you to leave, will you hold my hand?
 

Chorus

 
Am F C
Oh won’t you stay with me,
Am F C
‘Cause you’re all I need.
Am F C
This ain’t love, it’s clear to see,
Am F C
But darling, stay with me.
 


How to Play

Step-by-Step Guide


1
Learn the chords
This song uses 3 chords in the key of Am: Am F C. Get each shape clean on its own first.

2
Practice the changes
Switch slowly between the two hardest chords in a loop until the move feels automatic — no strumming yet.

3
Add the strumming
Bring in a simple down-strum once the changes are smooth, then build up to the song’s rhythm.

4
Play along
Play with the original track to lock in the timing and feel.

Tip: The F barre chord is the tricky one — use Fmaj7 (skip the low E and A strings) while you build finger strength.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Stay With Me"?

You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: Am, F and C.

Is "Stay With Me" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of Am, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Stay With Me" in?

It is in the key of Am.

Who wrote "Stay With Me"?

It was written by Sam Smith.