Stay Forever
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Capo 1
Am7 Em7 C G/B A7 D7sus G Gsus
G9 Em7 C D7sus
Maybe I pray too much, maybe I'm wasting God's time
G9 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 G9 D7sus
Maybe you would stay forever
G9 Em7 C D7sus
Maybe I care too much, maybe I'll push you away
G9 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 G9
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.
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 Am7. 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.