stay with me

Guess it's true, I'm not good at a one night stand

But I still need love cos I'm just a man

These nights never seem to go to plan

I don't want you to leave, will you hold my hand?



Oh, won't you stay with me?

Cos you're all I need

This ain't love, it's clear to see

But darling, stay with me



Why am I so emotional?

No it's not a good look, gain some self control

Deep down I know this never works

But you can lay with me so it doesn't hurt





Written by Sam Smith, James Napier & William Phillips.

Produced by Jimmy Napes.

Recorded by Jimmy Napes.

Additional Production by Steve Fitzmaurice.

Additional Recording by Steve Fitzmaurice.

Mixed by Steve Fitzmaurice for 365 Artists at The Pierce Rooms, London.

Assistant Mixer: Darren Heelis.

Assistant Recording Engineers: Darren Heelis & Mike Horner.

Strings Recorded by Steve Price at Angel Studios, assisted by Jeremy Murphy.

Vocals: Sam Smith.

Drums & Percussion: Jimmy Napes & Sylvester Earl Harvin.

Additional Drum Programming: Steve Fitzmaurice.

Piano & Organ: William Phillips.

Bass Guitar: Jodi Milliner.

Korg Bass: Darren Heelis.

Strings arranged and conducted by Simon Hale, Leader: Everton Nelson.

Recorded at Timber Street Studios & RAK Studios, London.



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/ Universal - PolyGram Int. Tunes, Inc. obo Salli Isaak Songs, Ltd. (SESAC)

/ Universal - PolyGram Int. Tunes, Inc. (SESAC) obo Method Paperwork.