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Stay Chords

Learn to play “Stay” by Rihanna on guitar — played in the key of C, using C, Dm, Am and G. It's an intermediate arrangement — a nice step up as you improve. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.

Chords:CDmAmGF

Chords for Stay

Key: CBPM: 90Difficulty: Intermediate
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CAll along it was aDmfe-Amver
CA cold with high-headed be-Dmlie-Am-vers
CI threw my hands in theDmair
 IAmsaid show me something
Ghe said,if you dare come
 aDmlittle clo-Amser
FRound and around and
 a-Dmround and around weAmgo
 OhhhFnow tell me now tell me
Amnow tell me now youAmknow
CNot really sure how toDmfeel about it
AmSomething in the way youFmove
CMakes me feel like I cantDmlive without u
AmIt takes me all theFway
 I want you toCstayDm...Am...F 
CIt's not much of aDmlife
 you'reAmliving
 It'sCnot just something
 youDmtake, it'sAmgiven
FRound and around and
 a-Dmround and around weAmgo
 OhhhFnow tell me now tell me
Dmnow tell me now youAmknow
DmOhhhAmthe reason ICholdFon
DmOhhhAmcause I need thisCholeFgone
DmFunny all the broken ones but
AmI'm the only one who neededFsaving
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About Stay

Rihanna's “Stay” is a popular track that guitarists love to cover. This arrangement uses 5 chords — C, Dm, Am, G and F — with the progression centred on C, Dm and Am. It's a rewarding play once you're comfortable with open chords and basic transitions. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.

Stay — FAQ

What key is “Stay” in?

“Stay” by Rihanna is in the key of C. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords do I need to play “Stay”?

“Stay” uses 5 chords: C, Dm, Am, G and F.

Is “Stay” easy to play on guitar?

“Stay” is rated Intermediate.

Who sings “Stay”?

“Stay” is performed by Rihanna.