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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Sam Smith
Sam Smith
Vocals
Jimmy Napes
Jimmy Napes
Percussion
Steve Fitzmaurice
Steve Fitzmaurice
Programming
William Phillips
William Phillips
Piano
Darren Heelis
Darren Heelis
Bass
Sylvester Earl Harvin
Sylvester Earl Harvin
Drums
Jodi Milliner
Jodi Milliner
Bass
Simon Hale
Simon Hale
String Conductor
Everton Nelson
Everton Nelson
Lead Violin
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
James Napier
James Napier
Songwriter
Jeff Lynne
Jeff Lynne
Songwriter
Tom Petty
Tom Petty
Songwriter
William Phillips
William Phillips
Songwriter
Sam Smith
Sam Smith
Songwriter
Simon Hale
Simon Hale
String Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Jimmy Napes
Jimmy Napes
Producer
Steve Fitzmaurice
Steve Fitzmaurice
Mixing Engineer
Darren Heelis
Darren Heelis
Assistant Mixing Engineer
Mike Horner
Mike Horner
Assistant Recording Engineer
Steve Price
Steve Price
Strings Engineer
Jeremy Murphy
Jeremy Murphy
Assistant Recording Engineer
Tom Coyne
Tom Coyne
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Guess it's true, I'm not good at a one-night stand
But I still need love, 'cause 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?
[Chorus]
Oh, won't you stay with me?
'Cause you're all I need
This ain't love, it's clear to see
But darling, stay with me
[Verse 2]
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
[Chorus]
Oh, won't you stay with me?
'Cause you're all I need
This ain't love, it's clear to see
But darling, stay with me
[Bridge]
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
[Chorus]
Oh, won't you stay with me?
'Cause you're all I need
This ain't love, it's clear to see
But darling, stay with me
[Chorus]
Oh, won't you stay with me?
'Cause you're all I need
This ain't love, it's clear to see
But darling, stay with me
Written by: James Napier, Jeff Lynne, Sam Smith, Tom Petty, William Phillips

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