Staying
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A
Whisper to me, baby
Bº
I'm too far gone to care
F#m D
I wish I could have said what I meant when it was right there
A
Now I'm laying in bed with you
Dm
And you're falling asleep
F#m
How can you look so peaceful
B D Dm
When you know I'm gonna leave?
A A7 D
What happens when you love me dry?
Dm
I give myself to help you get by
A A7 D
I keep on lying and sweating at night
Dm
Hold me until someone sends me a sign
A A7 D Dm
Mm
( A A7 D Dm )
A A7
Maybe I would be okay
D
If I let this go forever
Dm
Send it into space and watch the planets turn
A A7
Maybe I will some day
D
Let this go forever
G7
Hold me until I find the nerve
A A7 D G7
(Oh-oh-oh)
A A7 D G7
(Oh-oh-oh)
A A7 D G7 Dm
(Oh-oh-oh)
How to play Staying
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 A. 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.