James Smith – Say Youll Stay Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

James Smith – Say Youll Stay Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

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This is the chords of Say Youll Stay by James Smith on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

[Intro]
Bb Dm C Gm

[Verse 1]
Dm
When it’s just the two of us
Bb
You told me that I’m what you’ve always wanted
C
But lately, love, if I’m being honest
Gm
I think your promises are built to break
My mistake
Dm
‘Cause inside my chest
Bb
I got one piece left of this broken heart, so
C
When I gave it to you I should’ve been more careful
Gm
So just let go if you can’t say you’ll stay
Say you’ll stay

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[Chorus]
Bb
When you love me
Dm
Oh, my heart bleeds
C
Till I can’t breathe
Gm
So I’d rather be alone than let you
Bb
Hold me
Dm
And leave me lonely
C
Unless you show me
Gm
That you mean it when you tell me
Bb             Dm
You won’t go
C                          Gm
Say you’ll stay
Bb Dm
Go
C              Gm
Say you’ll stay

[Verse 2]
Dm
Are you coming home?
Bb
Should I lock the door or should I leave a light on?
C
‘Cause all my friends, they say you’re like a kite, oh
Gm
You’re flying high, always changing with the wind
Should I give in?

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[Chorus]
Bb
When you love me
Dm
Oh, my heart bleeds
C
Till I can’t breathe
Gm
So I’d rather be alone than let you
Bb
Hold me
Dm
And leave me lonely
C
Unless you show me
Gm
That you mean it when you tell me
Bb              Dm
You won’t go
C              Gm
Say you’ll stay

Bb Dm
Go
C              Gm
Say you’ll stay
Bb
When you love me
Dm
Oh, my heart bleeds
C
Till I can’t breathe
Gm
So I’d rather be alone than let you
Bb
Hold me
Dm
And leave me lonely
C
Unless you show me
Gm
That you mean it when you tell me
Bb              Dm
You won’t go
C              Gm
Say you’ll stay
Bb Dm
Go
C              Gm
Say you’ll stay

How to play Say Youll Stay: key, chords and progression

Say Youll Stay by James Smith is in the key of D minor (one flat: B♭). The song uses 5 chords: Bb, Dm, C, Gm and Go.

The progression the song keeps returning to is C – Gm – Bb – Dm (VII – iv – VI – i in D minor). Learn these 4 changes first and most of the song falls into place.

Easier on guitar: put a capo on the 3rd fret and play the shapes G, Bm, A, Em, Edim (60% of the chords become easy open shapes, against 40% without a capo). It sounds exactly the same.

Chord diagrams

Bb chord on guitar (x13331)
B♭B♭ D F
Dm chord on guitar (xx0231)
DmD F A
C chord on guitar (x32010)
CC E G
Gm chord on guitar (355333)
GmG B♭ D
Gdim chord on guitar (xx5323)
GdimG B♭ D♭

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Say Youll Stay chords: questions

What key is Say Youll Stay in?

Say Youll Stay by James Smith is in the key of D minor (one flat: B♭).

What chords are in Say Youll Stay?

Say Youll Stay uses 5 chords: Bb, Dm, C, Gm, Go.

What is the chord progression of Say Youll Stay?

The main progression is C – Gm – Bb – Dm (VII – iv – VI – i).

Is Say Youll Stay easy to play on guitar?

Yes, with a capo: put a capo on the 3rd fret and play the shapes G, Bm, A, Em, Edim (60% of the chords become easy open shapes, against 40% without a capo).

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