Teach Me How To Stay - The Boneshakers

Teach Me How To Stay

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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
Em C G D/F# Em C G Bm7
 
[Verse]
N.C. Em
The path that led me here,
C G
left me lonely and alone
Em
And every love I’ve had,
C G
I failed to keep it strong
Em
Now I can’t pretend,
C G
that I didn’t know
Em
Cause I’m standing at the crossroads
C G
I can’t stay and I can’t go
 
[Pre-chorus]
B C A
Where did I go wrong, why am I this way
D E
Love is what I wanted, it’s so hard for me to stay
C A
To show me how to live, if there’s another way
D B
I’m asking you to help me, please
 
[Chorus]
Em C G F#
Teach me how to stay Don’t let us fall apart
Em C F#
I don’t want to walk away, teach me how to stay
 
[Verse]
Em
Everybody wants a true love,
C G
at least that’s what they say
Em
But every dream that comes thru,
C G
looks different in the light of day
Em
Love is hard to handle,
C G
it’s like it’s said and done
Em
If it’s hard for you to walk out,
C G
it’s always easier to run
 
[Pre-chorus]
Bm C A
Where did I go wrong, why am I this way
C/D11 Em7
Love is what I wanted, it’s so hard for me to stay
C Am7
To show me how to live, if there’s another way
D11 Bm7
I’m asking you to help me
 
[Chorus]
 
Em C G D/F#
Teach me how to stay Don’t let us fall apart
Em C G
I don’t want to walk away, teach me how to stay
 
[Bridge]
C B7 E D E
Teach me how to stay, teach me how to stay
C D11 B(#9)
I don’t want to walk away, teach me how to stay
 
[Solo]
 
[Pre chorus]
Bm C Am7
Where did I go wrong, why am I this way
C D11 Em7
Love is what I wanted, it’s so hard for me to stay
 
C Am7
To show me how to live, if there’s another way
D11 Bm7
I’m asking you to help me, --------------- -PAUSE-
 
[Chorus]
Em C G D/F#
Teach me how to stay Don’t let us fall apart
Em C G
I don’t want to walk away, teach me how to stay
 
Chorus:
 
C
Coda: I don’t want to walk away

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is E. 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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