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                      Stay (single version) – David Bowie
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Written by: David Bowie
Album version from: “Station to Station” (1976)
Tabbed by: maguri
Tuning: Standard
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CHORDS
          electric guitar      suggestion for campfire acoustic
          E-A-D-G-B-e          E-A-D-G-B-e
A9        x-x-11-12-12-12      x-0-2-0-0-0
G9        x-x-9-10-10-10       3-x-0-2-0-1
C9        x-x-2-3-3-3          x-3-2-3-3-3
F9        x-x-7-8-8-8          x-8-7-8-8-8
Em11      x-x-7-7-8-7          0-2-0-2-3-3
D/E      (0)x-7-7-7-5          0-2-2-2-3-2
E        (0)x-9-9-9-7          0-2-2-1-0-0
Fmaj9     x-8-7-9-8-x          1-x-2-0-1-0
G         x-x-5-4-3-3          3-x-0-0-0-3
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[Intro]
  A9     G9
|  | % |  | % |
  A9     G9
|  | % |  | % |
  A9     G9
|  | % |  | % |
  A9     G9
|  | % |  | % |
[Verse]
G9
  This week dragged past me so slowly
A9
  The days fell on their knees
C9
 Maybe I'll take something to help me
F9
  Hope someone takes after me
(break)
[Verse]
G9
  I guess there's always some change in the weather
A9
 This time I know we could get it together
C9
 If I did casually mention tonight
F9
 That would be crazy tonight
(break)
[Chorus]
A9                                  Em11
Stay, that's what I meant to say or do something
                        D/E
But what I never say is stay this time
                     E
I really meant to so badly this time
Fmaj9                                  G
 'Cause you can never really tell when somebody
                          A9
                        [  ]
Wants something you want too
[Interlude]
  A9     G9
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  A9     G9
|  | % |  | % |
  A9     G9
|  | % |  | % |
  A9     G9
|  | % |  | % |
 [Verse]
G9
Heartwrecker, heartwrecker, make me delight
A9
Life is so vague when it brings someone new
C9
This time tomorrow I'll know what to do
F9
  I know it's happened to you
(break)
[Chorus]
A9                                  Em11
Stay, that's what I meant to say or do something
                        D/E
But what I never say is stay this time
                     E
I really meant to so badly this time
Fmaj9                                  G
 'Cause you can never really tell when somebody
                          A9
                        [  ]
Wants something you want too
[Outro]
  A9     G9
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  A9     G9
|  | % |  | % |
  A9     G9
|  | % |  | % |
  A9     G9
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(repeat and fade)

Stay chords and lyrics

Free chords for Stay by David Bowie. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------
                      Stay (single version) – David Bowie
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Written by: David Bowie
Album version from: “Station to Station” (1976)
Tabbed by: maguri
Tuning: Standard
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
[Intro]
| A9 | % | G9 | % |
| A9 | % | G9 | % |
| A9 | % | G9 | % |
| A9 | % | G9 | % |
[Verse]
(break)
[Verse]
(break)
[Chorus]
[Interlude]
| A9 | % | G9 | % |
| A9 | % | G9 | % |
| A9 | % | G9 | % |
| A9 | % | G9 | % |
 [Verse]
(break)
[Chorus]
[Outro]
| A9 | % | G9 | % |
| A9 | % | G9 | % |
| A9 | % | G9 | % |
| A9 | % | G9 | % |
(repeat and fade)

Stay Chords by David Bowie

Learn how to play Stay by David Bowie with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Stay chords”, “Stay guitar chords”, or “David Bowie 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 E, A, D, G, B, A9.

Frequently asked questions about Stay

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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 David Bowie with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by David Bowie below.

What key is "Stay" in?

The chords for "Stay" show the original chord names (including E, A, D, G, B, A9). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.