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This is one of the most most touching songs i've ever heard and i'm pretty sure this tab 
right on the money.
Capo 4
Intro: G  
 GHow Dcan I bear Emto wake Dup and you're not Cthere
 GWhat Dwill I do Emwhen I Dturn and reach for Cyou
 I lGay my tears on the DwindowsillEm  
 I'll only cDry 'til I get oFver you
 But hE7ow long will it tAmake me
           Em7*
 Won't you save me
 Chorus:
 GSt-D---Em7----Day,   just a little bit ClongeGr
 'Til I'm a little bit Cstronger Dto take all this and
 GSt-D---Em7----Day just a Clittle more time
 'Til GI can find Ca wayD  
        Em7*
 Please stay
 G           D          Em                D
 WCill I ever smile again when losing love takes my best friend
 GTo wonder where, Dwonder how, I Emwonder Dwhat you're doing
 FOne more night E7just before you Ambreak me
         Em7*
 Hold me safely, and
Chorus:
 GSt-D---Em7----Day,   just a little bit ClongerG  
 'Til I'm a little bit Cstronger Dto take all this and
 GStD----Em7----Day, just a Clittle more time
 'Til GI can find Ca wayD  
 Please CstayG  C  G  C  G  D  
 So I'll Gbe a big girl and Dclose my eyesEm  
 As you walk aDway don't Csay goodGbye
      Em7*
 God save me
 (no chords)
 please won't you
 Chorus:
 GSt-D---Em7----Day,   just a little bit ClongerG  
 'Til I'm a little bit Cstronger Dto take all this and
 GStD----Em7----Day, just a Clittle more time
'Til I Gcan find Ca wayD  
               G    D                   G  Cadd9*
Won't you stay,  just a little big longer

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The story behind the song

Little Big Town is known for its distinctive four-part vocal harmonies, with all four members often sharing lead vocal duties. This American country music vocal group, founded in Nashville in 1998, has maintained the same four members since its inception. Their self-titled debut album, released in 2002, features this song. Playing "Stay" offers a chance to explore the rich vocal textures and collaborative spirit that define Little Big Town's sound.

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Stay

by Little Big Town

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 4 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

Em7

Cadd9

This is one of the most most touching songs i've ever heard and i'm pretty sure this tab

right on the money.

Capo 4

Intro:

G D Em D C

How can I bear to wake up and you're not there

G D Em D C

What will I do when I turn and reach for you

G D Em

I lay my tears on the windowsill

D F

I'll only cry 'til I get over you

E7 Am

But how long will it take me

Em7

Won't you save me

Chorus:

G D Em7 D C G

St--------ay, just a little bit longer

C D

'Til I'm a little bit stronger to take all this and

G D Em7 D C

St--------ay just a little more time

G C D

'Til I can find a way

Em7

Please stay

G D Em D

Will I ever smile again when losing love takes my best friend

G D Em D

To wonder where, wonder how, I wonder what you're doing

F E7 Am

One more night just before you break me

Em7

Hold me safely, and

Chorus:

G D Em7 D C G

St--------ay, just a little bit longer

C D

'Til I'm a little bit stronger to take all this and

G D Em7 D C

St--------ay, just a little more time

G C D

'Til I can find a way

C G C G C G D

Please stay

G D Em

So I'll be a big girl and close my eyes

D C G

As you walk away don't say goodbye

Em7

God save me

(no chords)

please won't you

Chorus:

G D Em7 D C G

St--------ay, just a little bit longer

C D

'Til I'm a little bit stronger to take all this and

G D Em7 D C

St--------ay, just a little more time

G C D

'Til I can find a way

G D G Cadd9

Won't you stay, just a little big longer

About Stay Chords by Little Big Town

Learn how to play Stay by Little Big Town with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Stay chords”, “Stay guitar chords”, or “Little Big Town 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 G, D, Em, C, F, E7.

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What key is "Stay" in?

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