Please Stay
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Piano
C G C
C G 2x
G C G
Please stay, Please stay
C C6 F
Two words I've thought I'd never learn to say
C G C
Don't go away, Please stay
G C G
Don't leave me here
C C6 F
When so many things so hard to see are clear
C G C
I need you near to me
F G F
Will you stay with me till the end?
When there's nothing left
C F
But you and me and the wind
G F
We'll never know till we try
C G
To find the other side of goodbye
G C G C C6 F C G C
F G F
Will you stay with me till the end?
When there's nothing left
C F
But you and me and the wind
G F
We'll never know till we try
C G
To find the other side of goodbye
G C G
Please stay, Please stay
C C6 F
Two words I never thought learn to say
C G C
Don't go away, Please stay
G C
Please stay . . .
* Alternate:
Capo III
G = E
C = A
C6 = A7
F = D
** Warren Zevon was dying when he recorded this song.
"Time treats everybody like a fool" Warren Zevon from Roll With The Punches
Set8
How to play Please 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 C. 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.