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Stop And Stare Chords

Learn to play “Stop And Stare” by One Republic on guitar — played in the key of E, using E, G#m, C#m and A. 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:EG#mC#mAB

Chords for Stop And Stare

Key: EBPM: 90Difficulty: Intermediate
E
3
90
EThis town is colder now, I think it's sick of us
G#mIts time to make our move
G#mI'm shakin' off the rust
EI've got my heart set on anywhere but here
G#mI'm staring down myself
 counting up theC#myears
 Steady hands, just take theAwheel
 And every glance isC#mkilling me
 Time to make oneAlast appeal for the life I lead
EStop and stare
 I think I'm moving but IBgo nowhere
 Yeah, I know thatC#meveryone gets scared
 But I've become what IAcan't be,AohB 
EStop and stare
 You start to wonder why u'reBhere not there
 And you'd give anything toC#mget what's fair
 But fair ain't what youAreally need
AOh, can you see what IEsee?
EThey're tryin' to come back all my senses push
G#mUntie the weight bags I never thought I could
C#mSteady feet, don't fail me now
AGonna run till you can't walk
C#mSomething pulls my focus out
 And I'm standingAdown
EStop and stare
 I think I'm moving but IBgo nowhere
 Yeah, I know thatC#meveryone gets scared
 But I've become what IAcan't be,Aoh
EStop and stare
 You start to wonder why you'reB'here' not 'there'
 And you'd give anything toC#mget what's fair
 But fair ain't what youAreally need
BOh, you don'tEneed
G#mOhC#mOhAOooooo
 What you need,Bwhat you need, what you need
EStop and stare
 I think I'm moving butBI go nowhere
 Yeah, I know thatC#meveryone gets scared
 But I've become what IAcan't be,Boh
 Oh, do you see whatEI see?
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About Stop And Stare

“Stop And Stare” by One Republic is a popular song that sits comfortably on acoustic guitar. This arrangement uses 5 chords — E, G#m, C#m, A and B — with the progression centred on E, G#m and C#m. 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.

Stop And Stare — FAQ

What key is “Stop And Stare” in?

“Stop And Stare” by One Republic is in the key of E. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords do I need to play “Stop And Stare”?

“Stop And Stare” uses 5 chords: E, G#m, C#m, A and B.

Is “Stop And Stare” easy to play on guitar?

“Stop And Stare” is rated Intermediate.

Who sings “Stop And Stare”?

“Stop And Stare” is performed by One Republic.