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Should I Stay Or Should I Go

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Chords used:
D(557775)
G(355433)
F(133211)
A(577655)
[Intro]
e|-D5-5--G3-3-3-3--D5--x-x-x--D5-5--G3-3-3-3--D5--8h10--|
B|-7-7--3-3-3-3--7--x-x-x--7-7--3-3-3-3--7--------|
G|-7-7--4-4-4-4--7--x-x-x--7-7--4-4-4-4--7--------|
D|-7-7--5-5-5-5--7--x-x-x--7-7--5-5-5-5--7--------|
A|-5-5--5-5-5-5--5--x-x-x--5-5--5-5-5-5--5--------|
E|-5-5--3-3-3-3--5--x-x-x--5-5--3-3-3-3--5--------|
[Verse 1]
Darling, you've got to let me knowD  G  D  
Should I stay or should I goD  G  D  
If you say that you are mineG  F  G  
I'll be here 'til the end of timeD  G  D  
So you've got to let me knowA  
Should I stay or should I goD  G  D  
[Verse 2]
It's always tease, tease, teaseD  G  D  
You're happy when I'm on my kneesD  G  D  
One day is fine, the next is blackG  F  G  
So if you want me off your backD  G  D  
Well, come on and let me knowA  
Should I stay or should I go?D  G  D  
[Chorus]
Should I stay or should I go now?D  G  D  
Should I stay or should I go now?D  G  D  
If I go there will be troubleG  F  G  
And if I stay it will be doubleD  G  D  
So come on and let me kAnowD  G  D  
[Verse 3]
This indecision's bugging meD  G  D  
If you don't want me set me freeD  G  D  
Exactly whom I'm supposed to beG  F  G  
Don't you know which clothes even fit meD  G  D  
Come on and let me knAow
Should I cool it or should I blow?D  G  D  
(Instrumental)
[Chorus]
Should I stay or should I go now?D  G  D  
Should I stay or should I go now?D  G  D  
If I go there will be troubleG  F  G  
And if I stay it will be doubleD  G  D  
...
The chorus has the same chords as the verse but is faster and the rhythm is
different. This is a pretty simple song to play, just listen to the song to pick up
the strumming pattern.
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The story behind the song

This song, from The Clash's album Combat Rock, captures the raw tension of indecision, playing out a relationship on the brink. While rumors circulated that the lyrics reflected Mick Jones's own tumultuous personal life or even his impending departure from the band, Jones himself stated it was simply an attempt to write a classic, good rockin' song. The Spanish backing vocals, sung by Joe Strummer and Joe Ely, add a unique, spontaneous flair to this energetic track. At its heart, it embodies the universal struggle of being caught between staying and leaving.

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