Stay Forever
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Stay Forever
Words & Music by Benmont Tench and Hal Ketchum
Recorded by Hal Ketchum
Slowly, Capo 1st fret
Am7 Em7 C G/B A7 D7sus G Gsus
G(9) Em7 C D7sus
Maybe I pray too much, maybe I'm wasting God's time
G(9) Em7 C D7sus
Living without your touch, is driving me out of my mind
A7 Em7 C G/B
If you could only see how much you matter to me,
A7 D7sus G(9) D7sus
Maybe you would stay forever
G(9) Em7 C D7sus
Maybe I care too much, maybe I'll push you away
G(9) Em7 C D7sus
Maybe I'd have my doubts if I were in your place
A7 Em7 C G/B
And if you could see inside this aching heart of mine
A7 D7sus G(9)
Maybe you would stay forever
F G F G
You don't have to go on living, with your back against the wall
Dm7 Cm7 C G/B Am7 D7sus
Let my lovin' arms surround you, I won't let you fall
Verse 3:
And if you would trust in me, and this love of mine
We'll sail an endless sea, under a starry sky
And when the cold wind blows, we'll hold each other close
Maybe you will stay forever.
Verse 4:
And when the cold wind blows, we'll hold each other close
Maybe you will stay forever.
Am7: x02010 G/B: x2003x Gsus: 3x0013
Em7: 022030 D7sus: xx0213 G(9): 3x0203
Dm7: xx0211 Cmaj7: x32000
How to play Stay Forever
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.