Lets Stay Together

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[Intro]
Bbmaj7 Am7 Gm7 Am7 Bbmaj7 Am7 Gm7 C7
[Verse 1]
FI, I'm so in Am/Dlove with you
Whatever you wBbant to do
Is all right with Bbm9me
'Cause Am7you Gm7make me Fmaj7feel Emso brand Dm9new
And Am7I Gm7want to Fmaj7spend my Am7life with Dm9you
[Verse 2]
FSince, since we've been toAm/Dgether
Loving you foBbrever
Is what I Bbm9need
Am7Let me Gm7be the Fmaj7one you come Emrunning Dm9to
Am7I'll Gm7never Fmaj7be Am7un-unDm9true
[Bridge]
Gm9Let's, let's stay togAm7ether
Lovin' you wGm9hether, whether
Times are Bbmaj7good or Am7bad, Dm7happy or Csad
[String break]
Gm9 Abmaj7 Gm Abmaj7
Whether times are Bbmaj7good or Am7bad, Dm7happy or Csad
[Verse 3]
FWhy, why some people Am/Dbreak up
Then turn around and Bbmake up
I just can't sBbm9ee
Am7You'd Gm7never Fmaj7do Emthat to Dm9me (would you, baby)
Am7Staying Gm7around Fmaj7you is Am7all I Dm9see (Here's what I want us to do)
[Coda]
Gm9Let's, we oughta stay toAm7gether
Loving you Gm9whether, whether
Times are Bbmaj7good or Am7bad, Dm7happy or Csad
(repeat to fade)
All chords in this song (16)

The story behind the song

This song, a signature for Al Green, captures the essence of enduring love and commitment. It's a heartfelt plea and promise to weather life's storms together, no matter how challenging things become. Released in 1971, it became a standout track on his 1972 album of the same name, produced by Willie Mitchell. Playing this song is about channeling that deep, unwavering devotion and the comfort found in a lasting bond.

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