Stay
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C
I need some time, just deliver the things that I
Am F
need for now. Everything that I feel's like a warm
G
deep calm casting over me. And it's taking
me to somewhere new.
C
If you believe that everything's all right
Am
you won't be all alone tonight. And I'd be
F
blessed by the light of your company,
G
slowly lifting me to somewhere new.
C F
Oh, can't you tell I haven't slept very well
Am G F
since the last time that we spoke
C F
You said please understand if I see you again
Am G F
don't even say hello.
Please...
C F Am G (2x)
C F
What a night it is when you live like this
Am G
and you're coming up beneath the clouds
C F
don't let me down. All the love's still there
Am G
I just don't know what to do with it now
C F
You know I still can't believe we both did some things
Am G
I don't even want to think about
C F
Just say you love me and I'll say I'm sorry
Am G
I don't want anybody else to feel this way
No, no, no.
C F
Can't you tell I haven't slept very well
Am G F
since the last time that we spoke.
C F
I said please understand I've been drinking again
Am G F (pause)
and all I do is hope.
Please...
C F Am G
Stay
C F Am G
Please, stay
C F
I'll admit I was wrong about everything
Am G
'Cuz I'm high and I don't wanna come down.
C F
All the fun that we had on your mother's couch
Am G
I don't even want to think about
C F
I'm not strong enough for the both of us
Am G C F
what was I supposed to do? You know I love you
Am G
Whoaoooaa
C F Am G
Please, stay
C F Am G
Stay
Outro: C F Am G (2x)
End on C
How to play Stay
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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.