Stay
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Verse 1:
Am C F
You don’t have to be part of the problem
C
I just need a second chance
Gsus
I just need a second chance
Am C F
Instead of leaving me standing in sorrow
C
I know that you’ll understand
Gsus
I’m hoping you’ll understand
Pre-Chorus:
Dm C F
I know that I was wrong
F
But just don’t walk away
Chorus:
C Dm
Oh, won’t you stay
F G
I need you, need you here
C Dm
When you’re with me
F G
All others disappear
C Dm
I’ll follow close
F G
So close I’ll almost touch
C Dm
I need your love
Dm
But it never hurt this much
Verse 2:
Am C F
I don’t want to be someone who’s searching
C
I finally met someone
Gsus
I finally met someone
Am C F
And there’s a couple of things I’m still learning
C
Just gotta figure out
Gsus
But you need someone who knows
Pre-Chorus:
Dm C F
I came to you tonight
F
But now you’re just walking away
Chorus:
C Dm
Oh, won’t you stay
F G
I need you, need you here
C Dm
When you’re with me
F G
All others disappear
C Dm
I’ll follow close
F G
So close I’ll almost touch
C Dm
I need your love
Dm
But it never hurt this much
Bridge:
Am G F C
Don’t get caught up in it feeling off course today
Am G F C
You could take a minute before you go slipping away
Dm C
I know I took some time
F G
But I realize my mistake
Pre-Chorus:
Am C F
You don’t have to be part of the problem
F
I just need a second chance
Chorus:
C Dm
Oh, won’t you stay
F G
I need you, need you here
C Dm
When you’re with me
F G
All others disappear
C Dm
I’ll follow close
F G
So close I’ll almost touch
C Dm
I need your love
Dm
But it never hurt this much
Dm C G
I need your loving arms tonight
G
But it never hurt this much
Coda:
Am C F
You don’t have to be part of the problem
C
I just need a second chance
How to play Stay
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.