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Intro: D5 A5 G5 D5
 
Verse: 1
D5 A5 G5
Have you all of my lifetime
D5
Kinda hard to make light
D5 A5
Imagining when you were inside
G5 D5
When you made those kicks at night
 
Pre-Chorus: 1
D5 A5
Don't wanna hurt you
C5 G5 D5 E5
Don't wanna run away from myself
D5 A5 C5 G5 D5 E5
Want your whole star to shine on in
D5 A5 C5 G5
One star, one light
D5 E5
The meaning of life
 
[Refrão]
D5 A5 G5 D5 E5
You won't let me go astray
D5 A5 G5 D5 E5
You will let me find my way
 
Verse: 2
D5 A5
Find a way to stand
G5 D5
And a time to walk away
D5 A5
Letting go to let you lead
G5 D5
I don't know how it ends
 
Pre-Chorus: 2
D5 A5 C5 G5
Comes a time when you answer
D5 E5
Do it with heart
D5 A5 C5 G5
Want you to express yourself
D5 E5
Not let it get to your head
 
[Refrão]
D5 A5 G5 D5 E5
You won't let me go astray
D5 A5 G5 D5 E5
You will let me find my way
D5 A5 G5 D5 E5
You, you love me either way
D5 A5 G5 D5
You stay
 
Outro:
D5 A5 C5
G5 D5 E5
D5

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 D5. 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.

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