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Sam Smith

Stay With Me

Sam Smith

Your instructor: Dan

EASY
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Current Section: Intro & Verse

Key: CBPM: 85

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Play Sam Smith's "Stay With Me" on Piano Without Sheet Music

Ready to dive into a beautiful pop ballad? Learn how to play "Stay With Me" by Sam Smith with this easy piano tutorial from HDpiano! Our unique falling-block visual method makes learning the piano fun and intuitive, so you can skip the traditional sheet music and start playing right away. This gorgeous song, released in 2014, has an interesting little tidbit: its famous chord progression led to Sam Smith crediting Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne, due to its similarity to their hit "I Won't Back Down." Now that's a cool piece of music history!

Master Sam Smith's 'Stay With Me' on Piano

This "Stay With Me" piano lesson is perfect for anyone looking to add a contemporary pop hit to their repertoire, or even if you're just starting your piano journey. Your instructor, Dan, will guide you through every note and chord, helping you grasp the song's simple yet powerful arrangement. You'll learn essential piano skills, including how to handle those catchy four-chord progressions, making this not just a fun song to play, but a great foundation for many other pop tunes.
By the end of this "Stay With Me" piano tutorial, you'll be able to confidently play this iconic song, impressing your friends and family with your new piano player skills. It’s a wonderful way to get into playing pop music on the piano and build your confidence at the keyboard. So, what are you waiting for? Get ready to learn and practice this lovely Sam Smith anthem today!

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