Let´ Stay Together - Al Green

Let´ Stay Together

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[Intro: ]
 
Bbmaj7 Am7 Gm7 Am7 Bbmaj7 Am7 Gm7 C7
 
Verse 1:
 
F Dm9
I, I'm so in love with you
Bb
Whatever you want to do
Dbmaj7
Is all right with me
Am7 Gm7 Fmaj7 Em D9
'Cause you make me feel so brand new
Am7 Gm7 Fmaj7 Am7 D9
And I want to spend my life with you
 
Verse 2:
 
Since, since we've been together
Loving you forever
Is what I need
Let me be the one you come running to
I'll never be untrue
 
Bridge:
 
Gm9 Am7
Let's, let's stay together
Gm9
Lovin' you whether, whether
Bbmaj7 Am7 Dm7 C
Times are good or bad, happy or sad
 
String break:
 
Gm9 Abm9 Abmaj7 Gm9 Ab
/ / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /
 
Bbmaj7 Am7 Dm7 C
Whether times are good or bad, happy or sad
 
Verse 3:
 
Why, why some people break up
Then turn around and make up
I just can't see
You'd never do that to me (would you, baby)
Staying around you is all I see
(Here's what I want us to do)
 
Coda (repeat to fade):
 
Gm9 Am7
Let's, we oughta stay together
Gm9
Loving you whether, whether
Gm9 Am7 Gm7 C
Times are good or bad, happy or sad

How to play Let´ Stay Together

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is Bbmaj7. 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.

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