Now playing

Stay

Chords

5.08 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Cmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Tuning: Standard tuning
Capo: 6th fret
[Intro]
C    Em Gm    F
[Verse 1]
  CCan't imagine a day without you
  AmPromise me you'll Gstay
  CI'm so happy and I'd gladly
  AmPromise you I'll Gstay
[Chorus]
Cuz Fboy you make me alive
FmLike a million butterflieCs inFvaded my inEm7sidesA  
I'm Freally glad I found you
My Fmstrength and my achilles hCeel
My lovely kryptonite
And Gboy I really mean it when I say
I promise you I'll Cstay
[Instrumental]
C    Em Gm    F
[Verse 2]
  CThe days go by and some of them dry
But you, Amyou know just what to Gsay
  CTo make it better whatever the weather
  AmYou promised me you'll Gstay
[Chorus]
Cuz Fboy you make me alive
FmLike a million butterflieCs inFvaded my inEm7sidesA  
I'm Freally glad I found you
My Fmstrength and my achilles hCeel
My lovely kryptonite
And Gboy I really mean it when I say
I promise you I'll
FStay through the good and bad
FmStay even when I'm sadC  
Cuz Gall I need is Amyou
FStay even when I'm mad
FmStay even when you don't want me Cto
Cuz Emdarling I am Ghere for Dyou
And Fboy I really mean it when I Fmsay
I promise you I'll Cstay
[Outro]
C    Em Gm    F

All chords in this song (10)

🎸 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 Joie Tan

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 6 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

Em7

Tuning: Standard tuning

Capo: 6th fret

[Intro]

C Em Gm F

[Verse 1]

Can't imagine a day without you

Am G

Promise me you'll stay

I'm so happy and I'd gladly

Am G

Promise you I'll stay

[Chorus]

Cuz boy you make me alive

Fm C F Em7 A

Like a million butterflies invaded my insides

I'm really glad I found you

Fm C

My strength and my achilles heel

My lovely kryptonite

And boy I really mean it when I say

I promise you I'll stay

[Instrumental]

C Em Gm F

[Verse 2]

The days go by and some of them dry

Am G

But you, you know just what to say

To make it better whatever the weather

Am G

You promised me you'll stay

[Chorus]

Cuz boy you make me alive

Fm C F Em7 A

Like a million butterflies invaded my insides

I'm really glad I found you

Fm C

My strength and my achilles heel

My lovely kryptonite

And boy I really mean it when I say

I promise you I'll

Stay through the good and bad

Fm C

Stay even when I'm sad

G Am

Cuz all I need is you

Stay even when I'm mad

Fm C

Stay even when you don't want me to

Em G D

Cuz darling I am here for you

F Fm

And boy I really mean it when I say

I promise you I'll stay

[Outro]

C Em Gm F

About Stay Chords by Joie Tan

Learn how to play Stay by Joie Tan with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Stay chords”, “Stay guitar chords”, or “Joie Tan 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, Em, Gm, F, Am, G.

FAQ — Stay by Joie Tan

How do I play "Stay" by Joie Tan on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Stay" by Joie Tan 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 Joie Tan free?

Yes. The chords for "Stay" by Joie Tan 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 Joie Tan with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Joie Tan below.

What key is "Stay" in?

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