Stay
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verse 1
Am C F C
Thought I could leave you 'cause I felt my heart numbing
Am C/E F C
It hit so deep I closed my eyes and I just took off running
Am C F C
I turned around and saw the look on your face
Am C F C
So I stayed stayed
verse 2
Am C F C
But I don't need you and you should know that baby
Am C Dm7 C
It'd take a miracle for you to really try and change me
Am C F C
And I feel sorry for the look on your face
Am C Dm7 C
So I stayed stayed
Interlude/Chorus:
Am C F C
Am C Dm7 C
Am C F C
Am C Dm7 C
So I stayed stayed
Am C F C
Am C Dm7 C
Am C F C
Am C Dm7 C
So I stayed stayed
Am C F C
Am C Dm7 C
Am C F C
Am C Dm7 C
verse 3
Am C F C
You wanna leave her don't wanna hurt nobody
Am C Dm7 C
I don't believe a single word you say or that you're sorry
Am C F C
Why can't I say no to the look on your face
Am C Dm7 C
i just stay stay
Interlude/Chorus:
Am C F C
Am C Dm7 C
Am C F C
Am C Dm7 C
So I stayed stayed
Am C F C
Am C Dm7 C
Am C F C
Am C Dm7 C
So I stayed stayed
Bridge
Am C F C
Push me away you push me away but I always stay I always stay yeah
Am C Dm7 C
Push me away you push me away but I always stay I always stay yeah
Am C F C
Push me away you push me away but I always stay I always stay yeah
Am C Dm7 C
Push me away you push me away but I always stay I always stay yeah
Am C F C
But will you
Am C Dm7 C
Will you
Am C F C
Will you
Am C Dm7 C
So I stayed stayed
Interlude:
Am C F C
Am C Dm7 C
Am C F C
Am C Dm7 C
So I stayed stayed
Outro
Am C F C
Am C Dm7 C
Am C F C
I stay I stay why do I stay
Am C Dm7 C
So I stayed stayed
Am C F C
Am C Dm7 C
How to play Stay
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 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.