Stay Happy
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verse 1
C G
I came away unscathed
D C
You came alive in your own state
G
I was naked and staring
D C
At the face that I could not see
G
How could you be and I be
C G
You set me straight at love
D C
With your fists up and your bracelet
G
You're the belle and you beckon
D C
The hours the minutes the seconds
G
The more you are will I be, Will I be me?
G D Em G F#m
G D Em
verse 2
C G
There may be dogs at the door
D C
But you are a lottery winner
G
And maybe it's my hard head
D C
That keeps me dreaming
G
Rise and shine with dirt in your eyes
D C
Sun in your head and never forget
G
That it's alright
G D Em G F#m
G D Em
Em D C G (2x)
Bridge
Em G
All the lies and loves that are competing
Em
All the loves and lies that are competing
G D Em G F#m
G D Em
verse 3
C G
You set me straight at love
D C
With your fists up and your bracelet
G
You're the belle and you beckon
D C
The hours the minutes the seconds
G
The more you are I will be
C
I will be me
G
I will be me
Outro
F C
The hours the minutes the seconds
F
The hours the minutes the seconds
How to play Stay Happy
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.