Holly And Ben - Tell Me To Stay
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: EbCapotraste:
1st traste
[Female voice]
D Bm G A
When you said you were leaving it cut like a knife
D Bm G A
It cost me a lot to wish you well with a smile
[In harmony]
D Bm G A
I wanted to ask you to stay but I knew I didn't have the right
[Female voice]
D Bm G A
So you got on the plane. We said a cordial goodbye.
[Male voice]
D Bm G A
When I learned I had news I was nervous to say
D Bm G A
I think I was hoping you'd tell me to stay
[In harmony]
D Bm G A
I wanted to ask you to come but I never did find a way.
[Male voice]
D Bm G A
So I got on the plane and moved to LA
[In harmony]
Em A
And I really don't believe in wasting time
D A Bm A
So I got on with living my life
[Female voice]
G A D G
I met other guys, some were nice
[In harmony}
Em A D
But I'd compare them to you and know they'd never suffice
[Male voice]
D Bm G A
Time passed as it always does
D Bm G A
I had the great new job that was never enough
[In harmony]
D Bm G A
And I'd always think of you when I'd hear that song you loved
[Male voice]
D Bm G A
The days were busy and the nights were rough
[Female voice]
D Bm G A
Resigned to the future paths that we chose
D Bm G A
I traveled around saw a bit of the globe
[In harmony]
D Bm G A
When I found something beautiful it was you I always wanted to show
[Female voice]
D Bm G A
So many place to love but never a home
[In harmony]
Em A
And I really don't believe in wasting time
D A Bm A
So I got on with living my life
[Male voice]
G A D G
I met other girls, some were nice
[In harmony]
Em A D
But I'd compare them to you and know they'd never suffice
[Female voice]
F Em D
Now we find ourselves in the same time and place
[Male voice]
F Em D
All those memories of you I tried to erase
[Female voice]
F Em D
We could just shake hands and both walk away
[Male voice]
F Em D
But when I close my eyes I still your face
[Female voice]
G A D A G
And my heart's pounding begging you to tell me sta---aa---ay
[Male voice]
G A D A G
All I really want is you to tell me sta---aa---ay
[In harmony]
Em A D
Come on baby now tell me to stay
[In harmony]
Em A
And I really don't believe in wasting time
D A Bm A
So let's get on with living our life
[Female voice]
G A D A G
Come on baby be brave now and tell me to sta---aa---ay
[Male voie]
G A D A G
Come on baby be brave now and tell me to sta---aa---ay
[In harmony]
Em A D
Come on baby now tell me to stay
How to play Holly And Ben - Tell Me To Stay
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.