Stay Close
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INTRO: Bm
VERSE 1:
Bm
I wanna know You
G
There's so much at stake
A
Can't face the memories
F#
They bend me till I break
Bm
Hiding from the past
G
But it's eating me alive
A F#
Can't block it out when it's coming from inside
PRE-CHORUS:
G A F# Bm
Every turn leads me to a new dead end
G A F#
Lost again I'm screaming your name
[Refrão]
Bm
Come close, come close
D
And call my name
G Em
How can you turn your back on me when you know my pain
Bm
Stay close, stay close
D
Light up the night
G Em
Save me from the part of me that's begging to die
INSTRUMENTAL: Bm
VERSE 2:
Bm
Precious denial
G
A stone to break my back
A F#
The chains I carry won't cut me any slack
Bm G
Imprisoned by fear with no room for my heart
A
My only hope
F#
Only You can heal the scars
BRIDGE:
Bm
Stay by my side
Bm
If you leave me I will die
Bm
Stay by my side
Bm
If you leave me I will die
Bm D
Stay by my side
G
If you hold me I will fly
Em
If you hold me I will fly
Em
Will you hold me
CODA:
Bm
Come close come close
D
(Come close)
G Em
How can you turn your back on me when you know my pain
Em
(When you know my pain)
Bm
Stay close stay close
D
Light up the night
G Em
Save me from the part of me that's begging to die
OUTRO: Bm
How to play Stay Close
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. 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.