This progression works in both scales, but in A minor we would say the first Am chord is the most stable chord, whereas in C major we would say the third C chord is the most stable chord. If we take a look at the link above, we see that there is a very common progression in the song: Am F C. Well one way to figure this out is to not just determine what chords are in the song, but how they function relative to one another. So how can we tell what the tonic is if the notes and even the chords are so similar? The important distinction between these two scales though is the note upon which the scale centers on (the tonic), C or A respectively. C major and A minor have the unique relationship of being relative major/minor scales meaning, again, they contain the same notes. Both C major and A minor contain all the white keys on the piano (assuming the natural A minor scale for clarity - not too important here though). Though David thinks the key of “Stay With Me” is in the key of C major and Cecily thinks the key is A minor, there is actually something you both agree on: the actual notes in the scale are exactly the same. Before I go on, here’s a link to the chords in the song so we can take a closer look at what’s going on: Ĭecily, really great point you brought up that the key is difficult to tell in this song, especially since a lot of pop music like “Stay With Me” uses both major and minor chords that blur the boundary between major and minor scales. This entry was posted in Uncategorized by clc1. The stripped background instrumentation (use of piano, drum, and backup vocals) provides the song with a simplicity, as Sam Smith is trying to describe feelings of loneliness many people have experienced. Therefore, it makes sense that the song would be written in a minor key with andante tempo. Stay with me is a heart wrenching song about just wanting someone to spend the night with you, so that you are no longer alone. INSTRUMENTATION – instruments heard accompanying the vocal line: piano and drum kit (primarily base drum and a high hat)ġ0.TEXT SETTING – in a few sentences, discuss how these musical details seem to fit the meaning of the text or the overall mood of the song: PHRASES AND FORM – describe using letters (e.g. Although the instrumentation is not exactly following the vocal, it is an accompaniment part that follows the general structure of the chorus lead.Ĩ. TEXTURE – homophonic or polyphonic: I would say the song is homophonic. DYNAMICS – crescendo, decrescendo, or no change: The song crescendos into the choruses, but I would say that there is little to no dynamic change during each of the choruses on his vocal line.ħ. DYNAMICS – approximate using one of the Italian terms: Mezzo Forte generallyĦb. TEMPO – accelerando, rallentando, or no change: No ChangeĦa. TEMPO – approximate using one of the Italian terms: Andanteĥb. We have an official Lay Me Down tab made by UG professional guitarists. 4 contributors total, last edit on Feb 17, 2021. RHYTHM – syncopations, and if so, where: I do not think there are any noticeable syncopationsĥa. 2,628,785 views, added to favorites 38,104 times. RHYTHM – duple or triple meter: Duple MeterĤb. You May Also Like: Lay Me Down (Sam Smith) Stay with Me (Sam Smith) Im Not the Only One (Sam Smith) Arrangements of This Song: View All. Grammy winner Sam Smith and Oscar winner John Legend have teamed up to record a duet of the British crooner’s In the Lonely Hour hit Lay Me Down for the upcoming Comic Relief special. HARMONY – dissonant or consonant: ConsonantĤa. SCALE/KEY – major or minor: Sam Smith uses a minor key.ģ. MELODY – conjunct or disjunct: I think the melody is primarily conjunct, but there are moments where he leaps up a few notes, such as on the words “this ain’t love, it’s clear to see,” that sound a bit more disjunct in melody.Ģ. MELODY – ascending, descending, or arc: I would say there is an arc structure, as the third line ascends before settle in on the fourth.ġb. His song Budapest debuts at number 27 on our Safe Songs for Schools list.1a. Hard to believe this big voice comes out of a kid from Hertford, UK. George Ezra is a 21 year old English lad that was inspired by the likes of American legends Dylan and Woody Guthrie.
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