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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · Am · G · F · Dm
Stay Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · Am · G · F · Dm
Stay Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · Am · G · F · Dm
Stay Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · Am · G · F · Dm
Stay Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · Am · G · F · Dm
Stay Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · Am · G · F · Dm
Stay Chords – Harmonica
Lisa Loeb’s 1994 hit song about a hesitant and confusing conversation after a breakup. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Keep a relaxed, steady rhythm to match the conversational lyrics.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C
G
Am
F
C
G – Am
F
Chorus
C
G – Am
F
C – G
Am – F
Verse 2
C
G
Am
F
C – G – Am
F
Chorus
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
Verse 3
C
G
Am
F – C
G
Chorus
C
G – Am
F
C – G
Am – F
Bridge
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
Chorus
C
G
Am
F
Practice tip: The chords C, G, Am, and F are the only ones used. Practice switching between them slowly until the changes become automatic, especially the C to G and Am to F transitions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Stay"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, G, F and Dm.
Is "Stay" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Stay" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Stay"?
It was written by Lisa Loeb, and released in 1994.