Baby Can You Stay
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Something in the way you smile
Emaj7 C#m7
Takes me up a thousand miles
F#m7
From feeling how to hella high
Am6 A/B
And all you did was say hi
[Verse 2]
Emaj7 C#m7
Someone tell me what to do
Emaj7 C#m7
I'm head over heels for you
F#m7
Oh Lord above me will you have mercy
Am6 A/B
Don't take away this lovely thing from me
[Chorus]
F#m7 G#m7
Baby can you stay for a minute
C#m7
I want you to stay for a minute
Bm E7
A while more
Amaj7
Cause every time you say goodbye
G#m7
I almost make it
Amaj7 Am6
But I'm no good with your eyes
[Verse 3]
Emaj7 C#m7
Every time you look my way
Emaj7 C#m7
Seems you know just what to say
Emaj7 F#m7
To keep my demons at bay
Am6 A/B
and on my knees I pray
[Bridge]
Cm#7 B
You keep me grounded
Amaj7 Am
Don't ever leave
C#m7 B
I never say it
Amaj7 Am
But would you believe
That you're my guardian angel
[Chorus]
F#m7 G#m7
Baby can you stay for a minute
C#m7
I want you to stay for a minute
Bm E7
A while more
Amaj7
Cause every time you say goodbye
G#m7
I almost make it
Amaj7 Am6
But I'm no good with your
[Chorus]
F#m7 G#m7
Baby can you stay for a minute
C#m7
I want you to stay for a minute
Bm E7
A while more
Amaj7
Cause every time you say goodbye
G#m7
I almost make it
Amaj7 Am6
But I'm no good with your eyes
How to play Baby Can You Stay
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Emaj7. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.