R&B, Soul

Let’s Stay Together Chords

Al Green Beginner Key of F 5 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

F

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

F · Am · Dm · Bb · C

Let’s Stay Together Chords – Guitar

Al Green’s timeless soul ballad about enduring love and commitment. Beginner difficulty in the key of F.

Soul Groove (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a light touch and let the chords ring out for that smooth, soulful feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

F

I, I’m so in love with you

Bb C7

Whatever you want to do is alright with me

F

’Cause you make me feel so brand new

Bb C7

And I want to spend my life with you

Chorus

F

Let me say that since, baby, since we’ve been together

Bb C7

Loving you forever is what I need

F

Let me, be the one you come running to

Bb C7

I’ll never be untrue

Verse 2

F

Oh baby, let’s, let’s stay together

Bb C7

Loving you whether, whether times are good or bad, happy or sad

Chorus

F

Let me say that since, baby, since we’ve been together

Bb C7

Loving you forever is what I need

F

Let me, be the one you come running to

Bb C7

I’ll never be untrue

Bridge

Bb

Why, why some people break up

F

Then turn around and make up

Bb

I just can’t see

C7

You’d never do that to me (would you, baby)

Verse 3

F

Staying around you is all I see

Bb C7

Here’s what I want us to do

Chorus

F

Let me say that since, baby, since we’ve been together

Bb C7

Loving you forever is what I need

F

Let me, be the one you come running to

Bb C7

I’ll never be untrue

Outro

F

Let’s, let’s stay together

Bb C7

Loving you whether, whether times are good or bad, happy or sad

F

Let’s, let’s stay together

Bb C7

Loving you whether, whether times are good or bad, happy or sad

F

Let’s, let’s stay together…

Practice tip: Master the F to Bb to C7 progression slowly before adding the strum pattern; this is the core movement of the entire song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Let’s Stay Together"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: F, Am, Dm, Bb and C.

Is "Let’s Stay Together" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of F, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Let’s Stay Together" in?

It is in the key of F.

Who wrote "Let’s Stay Together"?

It was written by Al Green, Willie Mitchell, Al Jackson Jr, and released in 1971.

Ftap to play

Amtap to play

Dmtap to play

Bbtap to play

Ctap to play

Key

F

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

F · Am · Dm · Bb · C

Let’s Stay Together Chords – Ukulele

Al Green’s timeless soul ballad about enduring love and commitment. Beginner difficulty in the key of F.

Soul Groove (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a light touch and let the chords ring out for that smooth, soulful feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

F

I, I’m so in love with you

Bb C7

Whatever you want to do is alright with me

F

’Cause you make me feel so brand new

Bb C7

And I want to spend my life with you

Chorus

F

Let me say that since, baby, since we’ve been together

Bb C7

Loving you forever is what I need

F

Let me, be the one you come running to

Bb C7

I’ll never be untrue

Verse 2

F

Oh baby, let’s, let’s stay together

Bb C7

Loving you whether, whether times are good or bad, happy or sad

Chorus

F

Let me say that since, baby, since we’ve been together

Bb C7

Loving you forever is what I need

F

Let me, be the one you come running to

Bb C7

I’ll never be untrue

Bridge

Bb

Why, why some people break up

F

Then turn around and make up

Bb

I just can’t see

C7

You’d never do that to me (would you, baby)

Verse 3

F

Staying around you is all I see

Bb C7

Here’s what I want us to do

Chorus

F

Let me say that since, baby, since we’ve been together

Bb C7

Loving you forever is what I need

F

Let me, be the one you come running to

Bb C7

I’ll never be untrue

Outro

F

Let’s, let’s stay together

Bb C7

Loving you whether, whether times are good or bad, happy or sad

F

Let’s, let’s stay together

Bb C7

Loving you whether, whether times are good or bad, happy or sad

F

Let’s, let’s stay together…

Practice tip: Master the F to Bb to C7 progression slowly before adding the strum pattern; this is the core movement of the entire song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Let’s Stay Together"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: F, Am, Dm, Bb and C.

Is "Let’s Stay Together" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of F, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Let’s Stay Together" in?

It is in the key of F.

Who wrote "Let’s Stay Together"?

It was written by Al Green, Willie Mitchell, Al Jackson Jr, and released in 1971.

Ftap to play

Amtap to play

Dmtap to play

Bbtap to play

Ctap to play

Key

F

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

F · Am · Dm · Bb · C

Let’s Stay Together Chords – Piano

Al Green’s timeless soul ballad about enduring love and commitment. Beginner difficulty in the key of F.

Soul Groove (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a light touch and let the chords ring out for that smooth, soulful feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

F

I, I’m so in love with you

Bb C7

Whatever you want to do is alright with me

F

’Cause you make me feel so brand new

Bb C7

And I want to spend my life with you

Chorus

F

Let me say that since, baby, since we’ve been together

Bb C7

Loving you forever is what I need

F

Let me, be the one you come running to

Bb C7

I’ll never be untrue

Verse 2

F

Oh baby, let’s, let’s stay together

Bb C7

Loving you whether, whether times are good or bad, happy or sad

Chorus

F

Let me say that since, baby, since we’ve been together

Bb C7

Loving you forever is what I need

F

Let me, be the one you come running to

Bb C7

I’ll never be untrue

Bridge

Bb

Why, why some people break up

F

Then turn around and make up

Bb

I just can’t see

C7

You’d never do that to me (would you, baby)

Verse 3

F

Staying around you is all I see

Bb C7

Here’s what I want us to do

Chorus

F

Let me say that since, baby, since we’ve been together

Bb C7

Loving you forever is what I need

F

Let me, be the one you come running to

Bb C7

I’ll never be untrue

Outro

F

Let’s, let’s stay together

Bb C7

Loving you whether, whether times are good or bad, happy or sad

F

Let’s, let’s stay together

Bb C7

Loving you whether, whether times are good or bad, happy or sad

F

Let’s, let’s stay together…

Practice tip: Master the F to Bb to C7 progression slowly before adding the strum pattern; this is the core movement of the entire song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Let’s Stay Together"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: F, Am, Dm, Bb and C.

Is "Let’s Stay Together" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of F, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Let’s Stay Together" in?

It is in the key of F.

Who wrote "Let’s Stay Together"?

It was written by Al Green, Willie Mitchell, Al Jackson Jr, and released in 1971.

Ftap to play

Amtap to play

Dmtap to play

Bbtap to play

Ctap to play

Key

F

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

F · Am · Dm · Bb · C

Let’s Stay Together Chords – Banjo

Al Green’s timeless soul ballad about enduring love and commitment. Beginner difficulty in the key of F.

Soul Groove (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a light touch and let the chords ring out for that smooth, soulful feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

F

I, I’m so in love with you

Bb C7

Whatever you want to do is alright with me

F

’Cause you make me feel so brand new

Bb C7

And I want to spend my life with you

Chorus

F

Let me say that since, baby, since we’ve been together

Bb C7

Loving you forever is what I need

F

Let me, be the one you come running to

Bb C7

I’ll never be untrue

Verse 2

F

Oh baby, let’s, let’s stay together

Bb C7

Loving you whether, whether times are good or bad, happy or sad

Chorus

F

Let me say that since, baby, since we’ve been together

Bb C7

Loving you forever is what I need

F

Let me, be the one you come running to

Bb C7

I’ll never be untrue

Bridge

Bb

Why, why some people break up

F

Then turn around and make up

Bb

I just can’t see

C7

You’d never do that to me (would you, baby)

Verse 3

F

Staying around you is all I see

Bb C7

Here’s what I want us to do

Chorus

F

Let me say that since, baby, since we’ve been together

Bb C7

Loving you forever is what I need

F

Let me, be the one you come running to

Bb C7

I’ll never be untrue

Outro

F

Let’s, let’s stay together

Bb C7

Loving you whether, whether times are good or bad, happy or sad

F

Let’s, let’s stay together

Bb C7

Loving you whether, whether times are good or bad, happy or sad

F

Let’s, let’s stay together…

Practice tip: Master the F to Bb to C7 progression slowly before adding the strum pattern; this is the core movement of the entire song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Let’s Stay Together"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: F, Am, Dm, Bb and C.

Is "Let’s Stay Together" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of F, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Let’s Stay Together" in?

It is in the key of F.

Who wrote "Let’s Stay Together"?

It was written by Al Green, Willie Mitchell, Al Jackson Jr, and released in 1971.

Ftap to play

Amtap to play

Dmtap to play

Bbtap to play

Ctap to play

Key

F

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

F · Am · Dm · Bb · C

Let’s Stay Together Chords – Mandolin

Al Green’s timeless soul ballad about enduring love and commitment. Beginner difficulty in the key of F.

Soul Groove (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a light touch and let the chords ring out for that smooth, soulful feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

F

I, I’m so in love with you

Bb C7

Whatever you want to do is alright with me

F

’Cause you make me feel so brand new

Bb C7

And I want to spend my life with you

Chorus

F

Let me say that since, baby, since we’ve been together

Bb C7

Loving you forever is what I need

F

Let me, be the one you come running to

Bb C7

I’ll never be untrue

Verse 2

F

Oh baby, let’s, let’s stay together

Bb C7

Loving you whether, whether times are good or bad, happy or sad

Chorus

F

Let me say that since, baby, since we’ve been together

Bb C7

Loving you forever is what I need

F

Let me, be the one you come running to

Bb C7

I’ll never be untrue

Bridge

Bb

Why, why some people break up

F

Then turn around and make up

Bb

I just can’t see

C7

You’d never do that to me (would you, baby)

Verse 3

F

Staying around you is all I see

Bb C7

Here’s what I want us to do

Chorus

F

Let me say that since, baby, since we’ve been together

Bb C7

Loving you forever is what I need

F

Let me, be the one you come running to

Bb C7

I’ll never be untrue

Outro

F

Let’s, let’s stay together

Bb C7

Loving you whether, whether times are good or bad, happy or sad

F

Let’s, let’s stay together

Bb C7

Loving you whether, whether times are good or bad, happy or sad

F

Let’s, let’s stay together…

Practice tip: Master the F to Bb to C7 progression slowly before adding the strum pattern; this is the core movement of the entire song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Let’s Stay Together"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: F, Am, Dm, Bb and C.

Is "Let’s Stay Together" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of F, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Let’s Stay Together" in?

It is in the key of F.

Who wrote "Let’s Stay Together"?

It was written by Al Green, Willie Mitchell, Al Jackson Jr, and released in 1971.

Ftap to play

Amtap to play

Dmtap to play

Bbtap to play

Ctap to play

Key

F

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

F · Am · Dm · Bb · C

Let’s Stay Together Chords – Harmonica

Al Green’s timeless soul ballad about enduring love and commitment. Beginner difficulty in the key of F.

Soul Groove (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a light touch and let the chords ring out for that smooth, soulful feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

F

I, I’m so in love with you

Bb C7

Whatever you want to do is alright with me

F

’Cause you make me feel so brand new

Bb C7

And I want to spend my life with you

Chorus

F

Let me say that since, baby, since we’ve been together

Bb C7

Loving you forever is what I need

F

Let me, be the one you come running to

Bb C7

I’ll never be untrue

Verse 2

F

Oh baby, let’s, let’s stay together

Bb C7

Loving you whether, whether times are good or bad, happy or sad

Chorus

F

Let me say that since, baby, since we’ve been together

Bb C7

Loving you forever is what I need

F

Let me, be the one you come running to

Bb C7

I’ll never be untrue

Bridge

Bb

Why, why some people break up

F

Then turn around and make up

Bb

I just can’t see

C7

You’d never do that to me (would you, baby)

Verse 3

F

Staying around you is all I see

Bb C7

Here’s what I want us to do

Chorus

F

Let me say that since, baby, since we’ve been together

Bb C7

Loving you forever is what I need

F

Let me, be the one you come running to

Bb C7

I’ll never be untrue

Outro

F

Let’s, let’s stay together

Bb C7

Loving you whether, whether times are good or bad, happy or sad

F

Let’s, let’s stay together

Bb C7

Loving you whether, whether times are good or bad, happy or sad

F

Let’s, let’s stay together…

Practice tip: Master the F to Bb to C7 progression slowly before adding the strum pattern; this is the core movement of the entire song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Let’s Stay Together"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: F, Am, Dm, Bb and C.

Is "Let’s Stay Together" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of F, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Let’s Stay Together" in?

It is in the key of F.

Who wrote "Let’s Stay Together"?

It was written by Al Green, Willie Mitchell, Al Jackson Jr, and released in 1971.