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Stay On These Roads

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[Intro]
F  Dm  Bb  C
F  Dm  Bb  C
F  Dm/F  Bb/F  C/F
[Verse 1]
The Fcold has a voDmiceBb  
It tCalks to me
StFillborn by choDmiceBb  
It aCirs no need to hoBbldF  
[Pre-chorus]
AmOld Dmman Bbfeels the coldF  
AmOh baby dBbon't
Cause CI've been told
[Chorus]
FStay on these rDmoads
BbWe shall meetC, I know
FStay on... my lDmove
BbWe shall meetC, I know, I kFnow
[Verse 2]
  FWhere joy should reDmignBb  
These skCies restrain
SFhadow your lDmoveBb  
The voCice trails off agFainDm  Bb  
The voCice trails off agBbainF  
[Pre-chorus]
AmOld Dmman Bbfeels the coldF  
AmOh baby Bbdon't
Cause CI've been told
[Chorus]
FStay on these rDmoads
BbWe shall meetC, I know
FStay on... my lDmove
You fBbeel so weakC, be strong
  FStay on, stay oDmn
BbWe shall meetC, I know
I FknowDm  Bb  
I kCnow, my love, I kDmnow
[Bridge]
Bb  F  Am  Dm
Bb(feels the cold)F  Am  Dm  Bb  
Winter's Fgone, I'm on my AmownBb  C  
[Chorus/Outro]
FStay on these rDmoads
BbWe shall meetC, I know
FStay on... my lDmove
BbWe will meet, CI know
So Fstay onDm....Bb....C...
I FknDmo---Bb-wC  
  F     DmSBbtay my loveC, stay on
  F     Dm  BbWe will meetC, I know 
I FknDmo---Bb-wC  
Now I FknDmo---Bb-wC  

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The story behind the song

This song comes from a-ha, the Norwegian synth-pop band known for their distinctive sound and the powerful vocals of Morten Harket. While the source material doesn't detail the specific meaning of "Stay On These Roads," the title itself suggests a journey, perhaps one of perseverance or commitment to a chosen path. It evokes a feeling of steadfastness, of continuing forward despite what challenges may arise.

AI-written from these sources:A-ha — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Stay On These Roads

by a-ha

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Dm/F

Bb/F

C/F

[Intro]

F Dm Bb C

F Dm/F Bb/F C/F

[Verse 1]

F Dm Bb

The cold has a voice

It talks to me

F Dm Bb

Stillborn by choice

C Bb F

It airs no need to hold

[Pre-chorus]

Am Dm Bb F

Old man feels the cold

Am Bb

Oh baby don't

Cause I've been told

[Chorus]

F Dm

Stay on these roads

Bb C

We shall meet, I know

F Dm

Stay on... my love

Bb C F

We shall meet, I know, I know

[Verse 2]

F Dm Bb

Where joy should reign

These skies restrain

F Dm Bb

Shadow your love

C F Dm Bb

The voice trails off again

C Bb F

The voice trails off again

[Pre-chorus]

Am Dm Bb F

Old man feels the cold

Am Bb

Oh baby don't

Cause I've been told

[Chorus]

F Dm

Stay on these roads

Bb C

We shall meet, I know

F Dm

Stay on... my love

Bb C

You feel so weak, be strong

F Dm

Stay on, stay on

Bb C

We shall meet, I know

F Dm Bb

I know

C Dm

I know, my love, I know

[Bridge]

Bb F Am Dm

Bb F Am Dm Bb

(feels the cold)

F Am Bb C

Winter's gone, I'm on my own

[Chorus/Outro]

F Dm

Stay on these roads

Bb C

We shall meet, I know

F Dm

Stay on... my love

Bb C

We will meet, I know

F Dm Bb C

So stay on...........

F Dm Bb C

I kno----w

F Dm Bb C

Stay my love, stay on

F Dm Bb C

We will meet, I know

F Dm Bb C

I kno----w

F Dm Bb C

Now I kno----w

About Stay On These Roads Chords by a-ha

Learn how to play Stay On These Roads by a-ha with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Stay On These Roads chords”, “Stay On These Roads guitar chords”, or “a-ha Stay On These Roads 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 On These Roads chords and for experienced players who want accurate Stay On These Roads lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include F, Dm, Bb, C, Dm/F, Bb/F.

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What key is "Stay On These Roads" in?

The chords for "Stay On These Roads" show the original chord names (including F, Dm, Bb, C, Dm/F, Bb/F). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.