If you want me to stay
View chords used in this chart
Intro:Am G C F G E
Am
If you want me to stay
C
I'll be around today
F G E
To be available for you to see
Am
I'm about to go there
C
Then you'll know
For me to stay here
F E
I've got to be me
Am
You'll never be in doubt
G E
That's what it's all about
F G
You can't take me for granted and smile
Am
Count the days I'm gone
G E
Forget reachin' me by phone
F
Cause I promise
G
I'll be gone for a while
Am
And when you see me again
C
I hope that you have been
F G E
The kind of person
Am
That you really are now
C
You got to get it straight
F
How could I ever be late
When you're my woman
G E
Taking up my time
Am C G
Oh how could I ever allow
I guess I wonder how
Am C
I could get out a pocket for fun
F G E
When you know that
Am G
You're never number two
E
Number one's gonna be number one
Am
I'll be good
C
I wish I could
F G E
Get this message over to you now
Am
When you see me again
C
I hope that you have been
G E
The kind of person
Am C
That you really are now
Am
I'll be so good
C
I wish I could
F G E
Get this message over to you now
Am E G
Get this message over to you now
Am
I'll be so good
C E
I wish I could
How to play If you want me to stay
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.