Now playing

Stay

Chords

4.93 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Cmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Capo 3rd fret!
Intro:    C     G     Am  F  
CYour hair looks wonderful
GYour clothes well kept 
AmI know you're wide awake 
But FI haven't slept yet C  
CIt's almost ten o'clGockAm  
AmAnd before you leave
Make sFure the door is locked 
Unless you sCtay for a whilGe 
AmI know it's getting Fnear 
Why don't you sCtay for a whilGe 
AmIt's hard to say I love you deaFr
FI love you dear 
And then you leave with smiles 
And you return with tears 
Now you have made come true 
All of my biggest fears 
It's almost twelve o'clock 
And before you leave 
Make sure the door is locked 
Unless you stay for a while 
I know it's getting near 
Why don't you stay for a while 
It's hard to say I love you dear 
Your hair looks wonderful 
Your clothes are so well kept 
I know you're wide awake 
But I haven't slept yet 
I haven't slept 
Why don't you stay for a while 
I know it's getting near 
Why don't you stay for a while 
It's hard to say I love you dear 
I love you dear 
My hair looks wonderful 
My clothes are so well kept 
I know I'm wide awake 
And you haven't slept yet 
You haven't slept yet 
Why don't you stay for a while 
I know it's getting near 
Why don't you stay for a while 
It's hard to say I love you dear 
I love you dear

All chords in this song (4)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Stay

by Lee DeWyze

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 3 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

Capo 3rd fret!

C G Am F

Intro:

Your hair looks wonderful

Your clothes well kept

I know you're wide awake

F C

But I haven't slept yet

C G Am

It's almost ten o'clock

And before you leave

Make sure the door is locked

C G

Unless you stay for a while

Am F

I know it's getting near

C G

Why don't you stay for a while

Am F

It's hard to say I love you dear

I love you dear

And then you leave with smiles

And you return with tears

Now you have made come true

All of my biggest fears

It's almost twelve o'clock

And before you leave

Make sure the door is locked

Unless you stay for a while

I know it's getting near

Why don't you stay for a while

It's hard to say I love you dear

Your hair looks wonderful

Your clothes are so well kept

I know you're wide awake

But I haven't slept yet

I haven't slept

Why don't you stay for a while

I know it's getting near

Why don't you stay for a while

It's hard to say I love you dear

I love you dear

My hair looks wonderful

My clothes are so well kept

I know I'm wide awake

And you haven't slept yet

You haven't slept yet

Why don't you stay for a while

I know it's getting near

Why don't you stay for a while

It's hard to say I love you dear

I love you dear

About Stay Chords by Lee DeWyze

Learn how to play Stay by Lee DeWyze with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Stay chords”, “Stay guitar chords”, or “Lee DeWyze Stay chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Stay chords and for experienced players who want accurate Stay lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, G, Am, F.

FAQ — Stay by Lee DeWyze

How do I play "Stay" by Lee DeWyze on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Stay" by Lee DeWyze on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Stay" by Lee DeWyze free?

Yes. The chords for "Stay" by Lee DeWyze are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Stay" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Stay" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Stay"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Stay" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Stay" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Stay" by Lee DeWyze with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Lee DeWyze below.

What key is "Stay" in?

The chords for "Stay" show the original chord names (including C, G, Am, F). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.