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Stay

Rihanna & Mikky Ekko

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Stay by Rihanna & Mikky Ekko

Level: Intermediate Decade: 2010s Genre: Ballad / Slow Rock Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments
  C Dm   Am G   Am G   Am G  [x2]

Verse
  C    All Along It Was DmA FeveAmr  G    Am   G    Am   G​
A ColdC Sweat Hot Headed BelDmiever            Am   G    Am   G    Am   G​
I Threw My Hands In CThe Air, Said, "Show Me DmSometAmhing,"                          G    Am   G    Am   G​
He Said, "If YoCu Dare, Come A LittlDme Closer.Am"         G     Am   G    Am​

Pre-Hook 1
RoFund And Around And Around And AroundDm We Go                          Am     Am​
Oh Now, FTell Me Now, Tell Me Now, Tell Me NowDm You Know.                       G    G​

Hook
  C    Not Really Sure How To Feel About IDmt. Something In The AmWay You Move                          F​
MaCkes Me Feel Like I Can't Live Without YDmou. It Takes Me All The Way. Am                       F​

Post-Hook 1
I Want You To Stay      C  Dm     Am   G    Am   G    Am   G​

Verse 2
  C    It's Not Much Of A LDmife YAmou're Living     G     Am   G    Am   G​
It's NotC Just Something You DmTake It's GivAmen              G    Am   G    Am   G​

Pre-Hook 2
RoFund And Around And Around And AroundDm We Go                          Am     Am​
Oh Now, FTell Me Now, Tell Me Now, Tell Me NowDm You Know.                       G    G  Gsus4​

Post-Hook 2
I Want You To Stay      C  Dm     Am   G    Am   G    Am​

Bridge
OoFh, Ooh, Ooh, ThAme Reason I Hold On    Dm            Dm   Em​
OoFh, Ooh, Ooh, 'CAmause I Need This Hole Gone     Dm            Dm   C​
FuDmnny You're The Broken One But I'm The Only One FWho Needed Saving                               Am     Am​
'Cause When YouDm Never See The Light It's Hard To Know Which OneF Of Us Is Caving.                              G          G  Gsus4​

Outro
Stay I Want You To Stay,        C     Dm     Am     F​
StCay   Dm     Am     F​
Stay I Want You To Stay,        C     Dm     Am     F​
Also available in: D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Stay?

The chords for Stay are: C, Dm, Am, G, F, Gsus4, Em

What is the original key of Stay?

The original key is C.

What is the difficulty of playing Stay?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play Stay in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Stay be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Stay on ukulele?

Chord Stay can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Stay?

Stay uses 7 chords: C, Dm, Am, G, F, Gsus4, Em

What is the easiest way to play Stay?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Stay released in?

Stay was released in the 2010s. See more 2010s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Stay?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Stay to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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