Stay (acoustic)
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Intro: C F Bb C (x2)
verse 1
C F
Like a deserted town in winter
Bb C
The sun has gone and I linger on
C F
The coloured lights on the pier
Bb C
Have disappeared and the radio plays a sad song
F
Like a ship lost at sea I'm drowning
Bb C
As the world closes in
F
Strength where are you now
Bb C
Are you with me on this precipice
[Refrão]
G C C
You can stay if you want to
F C C
But I must drift away
G C C
You can do what you want to
F Bb Bb
I'm leaving the ghosts behind
verse 2
C5 F5
Frozen like a memory
Bb5 C5
1 close my eyes and then it's gone
F5
As night turns into day
Bb5 C5
The clock is waiting to have its say
F5
In a minute it's years
Bb C5
And the end is closing in
F5
Strength where are you now
Bb5 C5
Are you with me on this precipice
How to play Stay (acoustic)
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.