If You Want Me To Stay
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If You Want Me To Stay Bass por Sly & The Family Stone
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If You Want Me To Stay - Sly And The Family Stone
This song has only one bassline which continues over and over again, with
subtle differences and embellishments.
This ENTIRE thing is slapped, but it sounds just as good played normal.
Bassist: Sly Stone.
G|-------------------|-----------------|-----------------|
D|-7-7---------------|---------------2-|-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-|
A|-------------------|-------5-3-3-3---|-----------------|
E|-----5-5-5-5-5-5-4-|-3-3-3-----------|-----------------|
G|------------------|
D|-5-5-5-5-----10-9-|
A|---------7-7------|
E|------------------|
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 G. 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.