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Stay With Me Baby

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No Capo
      Dm7xx0211
        Dxx0232
    Dsus4xx0233
     D7/Cx30232
 D7sus4/Cx30233
     D6/Bx20232
  Gadd9/Bx20233
      D/Ax00232
  Dsus4/Ax00233
[Intro]
G      C C
D      C C
G
[Verse 1]
  GWhere did you goGaug  
  When thGaugings went wrGong, baby?
  CWho did you tG/Burn to
  To fDm7ind a shoulder to lCay your head upon?
  Oh bCaby, wAmasn't I there?A7  
[Pre-Chorus]
  Didn't I   D    D  Dsus4  D  
  taD7/Cke D7/C  D7sus4/C  D7/C  
  good cD6/Bare D6/B  Gadd9/B  D6/B  
  of yoD/Au?D/A  Dsus4/A  D/A  
  COh Cno, cDanD't believe CyoCu're leaving mDe
[Chorus]
  GStay Cwith Dme, babyD  D  C  
  GStay Cwith Dme, babyD  D  C  
  GStay Cwith Dme, babyD  D  C  
  CI can't go Gon this way
[Verse 2]
  GWho am I to rule the prideGaug  
  Of someonGauge else's heGart, baby?
  DCidn't I give you G/Beverything?
  Dm7But in return for a mCemory
  OCh, I knAmow I was thA7ere
[Pre-Chorus]
  But I diDdn'Dt Dsus4  D  
  say a thD7/Cing D7/C  D7sus4/C  D7/C  
  about D6/Btaking D6/B  Gadd9/B  D6/B  
  care D/Aof yoD/AuDsus4/A  D/A  
  C   CDon't you  D   Dknow, you believCe  CI need itD  
[Chorus]
  GStay Cwith Dme, babyD  D  C  
  GStay Cwith Dme, babyD  D  C  
  GStay Cwith Dme, babyD  D  C  
[Bridge]
  CRemember, G/Byou said you were always going to leave
  CRemember, G/Byou said you were always going to leave
  CRememberD,  Ebremember
  I can't hEbelp but wEbanting you, lEboving you ahGhhh
[Chorus]
  GStay Cwith Dme, babyD  D  C  
  GI want yCou to stDay with me, babyD  D  C  
  GPlease,  C   Dstay with me, babyC  
  G/BAll that AmI need is getting Gin there
  DAll I need  All I, alright
  GStay Cwith Dme, babyD  D  C  
  GC'moCn staDy with me, babyD  D  C  
  GStay  C    Dwith me, babyD  D  C  
  C'monG/B, please, Amplease
  WhDy won't you stGay?

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The story behind the song

Chris Cornell was a significant voice in rock music, known for his extensive vocal range and powerful delivery, particularly as a key figure in the 1990s grunge movement. His solo work, including the album this song appears on, showcased his diverse musicality. "Stay With Me Baby" embodies a raw, impassioned plea, delivered with the kind of vocal intensity that made Cornell one of the most regarded singers of his time. It plays like an urgent, heartfelt cry for connection and presence.

AI-written from these sources:Chris Cornell — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Stay With Me Baby

by Chris Cornell

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Dm7

Dsus4

D7/C

D7sus4/C

D6/B

Gadd9/B

D/A

Dsus4/A

Gaug

G/B

No Capo

Dm7

xx0211

xx0232

Dsus4

xx0233

D7/C

x30232

D7sus4/C

x30233

D6/B

x20232

Gadd9/B

x20233

D/A

x00232

Dsus4/A

x00233

[Intro]

G C C

D C C

[Verse 1]

G Gaug

Where did you go

Gaug G

When things went wrong, baby?

C G/B

Who did you turn to

Dm7 C

To find a shoulder to lay your head upon?

C Am A7

Oh baby, wasn't I there?

[Pre-Chorus]

D D Dsus4 D

Didn't I

D7/C D7/C D7sus4/C D7/C

take

D6/B D6/B Gadd9/B D6/B

good care

D/A D/A Dsus4/A D/A

of you?

C C D D C C D

Oh no, can't believe you're leaving me

[Chorus]

G C D D D C

Stay with me, baby

G C D D D C

Stay with me, baby

G C D D D C

Stay with me, baby

C G

I can't go on this way

[Verse 2]

G Gaug

Who am I to rule the pride

Gaug G

Of someone else's heart, baby?

C G/B

Didn't I give you everything?

Dm7 C

But in return for a memory

C Am A7

Oh, I know I was there

[Pre-Chorus]

D D Dsus4 D

But I didn't

D7/C D7/C D7sus4/C D7/C

say a thing

D6/B D6/B Gadd9/B D6/B

about taking

D/A D/A Dsus4/A D/A

care of you

C C D D C C D

Don't you know, you believe I need it

[Chorus]

G C D D D C

Stay with me, baby

G C D D D C

Stay with me, baby

G C D D D C

Stay with me, baby

[Bridge]

C G/B

Remember, you said you were always going to leave

C G/B

Remember, you said you were always going to leave

C D Eb

Remember, remember

Eb Eb Eb G

I can't help but wanting you, loving you ahhhh

[Chorus]

G C D D D C

Stay with me, baby

G C D D D C

I want you to stay with me, baby

G C D C

Please, stay with me, baby

G/B Am G

All that I need is getting in there

All I need All I, alright

G C D D D C

Stay with me, baby

G C D D D C

C'mon stay with me, baby

G C D D D C

Stay with me, baby

G/B Am

C'mon, please, please

D G

Why won't you stay?

About Stay With Me Baby Chords by Chris Cornell

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