Maya Hawke – Stay Open Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression

Maya Hawke – Stay Open Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression

ChordsC#mBAEG#m

Key
View

This is the chords of Stay Open by Maya Hawke on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

[Intro]
C#m B A
E

[Verse 1]
E
Close the door behind me
A                       E
Lock  up when I leave
A                                                         E
Nurse  my pride, throw in a please
B
But I’ll do anything you ask

Advertisement

[Chorus]
A                             B
Things will change, they always do
C#m               B               A
But  my heart will stay open
E
For  you

[Verse 2]
E
Sorry that I lost your key
A                             E
I’m  not accustomed to security
A                                         E
There’s nothing you could promise me
B
That’ll let me catch my breath

[Chorus]
A                             B
Things will change, they always do
C#m               B                             A
But  my heart will stay open
E
For you

[Interlude]
G#m                             A
This cold wind comes quickly
B                             E
Through an open door
G#m                                           A
And every blow lands heavy
B                             E
When you want more
C#m               B               A
But, baby, I am ready
A                             E
Whatever’s in store

Advertisement

[Verse 3]
E
Strumble over you fine line
A               E
Falling further every time
A                                           E
Speak the words, it’s in your eyes
B
Then I don’t wanna guess

[Chorus]
A                                           B
Things will change, they always do
C#m               B                       A
But my heart will stay open
E
For you

[Verse 4]
E
I’m not sure we get to choose
A                             E
Love can make a child of you
A                                           E
But when I try and tell the truth
B
Outcomes your little name

[Outro]
A                                           B
Things will change, they always do
C#m               B               A
But my heart will stay open
E
For you
C#m               Bv A
My heart will stay open
E
For you
C#m               B               A
My heart will stay open
E
For you

How to play Stay Open: key, chords and progression

To play Stay Open by Maya Hawke, think in E major (four sharps: F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯). It takes 5 chords: C#m, B, A, E and G#m.

Listen for C#m – B – A – E (vi – V – IV – I in E major): the song comes back to it again and again. In solfa, that is lah – soh – fah – doh. Once these 4 changes are comfortable, most of the song is done.

Easier on guitar: put a capo on the 4th fret and play the shapes Am, G, F, C, Em (80% of the chords become easy open shapes, against 40% without a capo). It sounds exactly the same.

Chord diagrams

C#m chord on guitar (x46654)
C♯mC♯ E G♯
B chord on guitar (x24442)
BB D♯ F♯
A chord on guitar (x02220)
AA C♯ E
E chord on guitar (022100)
EE G♯ B
G#m chord on guitar (466444)
G♯mG♯ B D♯

Need another chord or a different shape? Feel free to use our free Chord Shape Generator.

Stay Open chords: questions

What key is Stay Open in?

Stay Open by Maya Hawke is in the key of E major (four sharps: F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯).

What chords are in Stay Open?

Stay Open uses 5 chords: C#m, B, A, E, G#m.

What is the chord progression of Stay Open?

The main progression is C#m – B – A – E (vi – V – IV – I).

Is Stay Open easy to play on guitar?

Yes, with a capo: put a capo on the 4th fret and play the shapes Am, G, F, C, Em (80% of the chords become easy open shapes, against 40% without a capo).

New chords in your inbox

Fresh piano, guitar and ukulele chords and playing tips, once a week. No spam, unsubscribe any time.