Stay With Me chords
by Sam SmithOriginal Published Key: C Major
Time Signature: 4/4
Tempo: 85 bpm
Guitar Tuning: E A D G B e
Skill Level: Beginner
Guitar Chords in G Major: Em, Em7, G, B7/D#, C, Cmaj7, D
Capo: 5th fret (to match the recording in C Major)
Play-Along Video & Chord Charts
Stay With Me
Song Key is highlighted - Transpose to any other key
Em7 C G G Em7 C G G
Intro: 4/4 | 1&2& 3&4 & | 1&2&3&4& | 1&2& 3&4 & | 1&2&3&4& |
Timing Count
Em7 Cmaj7 G
1. Guess it's true, I'm not good at a one-night stand
Em7 Cmaj7 G
But I still need love 'cause I'm just a man
Em7 C G
These nights nev-er seem to go to plan
Em7 Cmaj7 G
I don't want you to leave, will you hold my hand?
Em C G
Chorus: Oh, won't you stay with me?
Em C G
'Cause you're all I need
D Em C G
This ain't love it's clear to see
B7/D# Em C G
But dar-ling, stay with me
Em7 Cmaj7 G
2. Why am I so e-mo-tion-al?
Em7 Cmaj7 G
No it's not a good look, gain some self con-trol
Em7 C G
And deep down I know this nev-er works
Em Cmaj7 G
But you can lay with me so it does-n't hurt
Em C G
Chorus: Oh, won't you stay with me?
Em C G
'Cause you're all I need
Em C G
This ain't love it's clear to see
B7/D# Em C G
But dar-ling, stay with me
Em C G G Em C G G
Bridge: Oh...| | Oh... | | |
Em C G G Em C G G
Oh...| | Oh... | | |
Em C G
Chorus: Oh, won't you stay with me?
Em C G
'Cause you're all I need
Em C G
This ain't love it's clear to see
B7/D# Em C G
But dar-ling, stay with me
Em C G
Chorus: Oh, won't you stay with me?
Em C G
'Cause you're all I need
Em C G
This ain't love it's clear to see
B7/D# Em C G
But dar-ling, stay with me
Arrangement Details:
- Key Signature: C Major - no sharps or flats
- Time Signature: 4/4 — Four quarter-note beats per measure
- Tempo: Moderately
- Metronome: ♩ = 85
- Voice Range: E4 - E6
- Beginner Guitarists: All easy chords—and B7/D# is perhaps one of the easiest. You can think of it as a B7 chord without playing the bottom two strings. 🌟🎶
The timing is a little tricky, so we've included timing counts in the Intro to help you get a feel for the chord placements throughout the song.
Song Details:
- Songwriters: Sam Smith, James Napier, William Phillips, Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne
- Lyrics Begin: Guess it's true, I'm not good at a one-night stand
- Genre: Soul
- Featured Artist: Sam Smith
- Single:
Recorded: 2012–2013
Released: 14 April 2014 - Album: In the Lonely Hour
Recorded: Late 2012–early 2014
Released: 26 May 2014
