WWW.AZCHORDS.COM | Taylor Swift - Stay Stay Stay Chords | Ver. 1
Standard Tuning w/
Capo on 5
Intro
G Cadd9 Em7 D x4
G Cadd9 Em7 D
I'm pretty sure we almost broke up last night
G Cadd9 Em7 D
I threw my phone across the room, at you
G Cadd9 Em7 D
I was expecting some dramatic turn away
G Cadd9 Em7 D -once
But yoooou stayed
G Cadd9 Em7 D
This morning I said we should talk about it
G Cadd9 Em7 D
Cause I read you should never leave a fight unresolved
G Cadd9 Em7 D
That's when you came in wearing a football helmet
G Cadd9 Em7
And said okay let's talk
D D
And I said...
G Cadd9
Stay, stay, stay
Em D
I've been loving you for quite some
G Cadd9
Time, time, time
Em7 D
You think that it's funny when I'm
G Cadd9
Mad, mad, mad
Em7 D G Cadd9 Em7 D
But I think that it's best if we both stay
G Cadd9 Em7 D
Before you I'd only dated self indulgent takers
G Cadd9 Em7 D
Who took all of their problems out on me
G Cadd9 Em7 D
But you carry my groceries and now I'm always laughing
G Cadd9 Em7 D
I love you because you have given me no choice but to
G Cadd9
Stay, stay, stay
Em7 D
I've been loving you for quite some
G Cadd9
Time, time, time
Em7 D
You think that it's funny when I'm
G Cadd9
Mad, mad, mad
Em7 D
But I think that it's best if we both
G Cadd9 Em7 D G
Stay, stay, stay, stay
Cadd9 Em7 D
G Cadd9 Em7 D
Em7 -once
You took the time to memorize me
Cadd9 -once
My fears, my hopes and dreams
G
I just like hanging out with you
D
All the time
Em7 -once
All those times that you didn't leave
Cadd9 -once
It's been occuring to me
G -once
I'd like to hang out with you
D -once
For my whole life
G Cadd9 Em7 D G Cadd9
Stay, and I'll be loving you for quite some...time
Em7 D
No one else is gonna love me when I get
G Cadd9
Mad, mad, mad
Em7 D
Cause I think that it's best if we both
G Cadd9 Em7 D-once
Stay, stay, stay, stay, stay, stay
G Cadd9
Stay, stay, stay
Em7 D
I've been loving you for quite some
G Cadd9
Time, time, time
Em7 D
You think that it's funny when I'm
G Cadd9
Mad, mad, mad
Em7 D
But I think that it's best if we both
G Cadd9 Em7 D
Stay, stay, stay, stay, stay, stay
G Cadd9
Stay, stay, stay
Em7 D
I've been loving you for quite some
G Cadd9
Time, time, time
Em7 D
You think that it's funny when I'm
G Cadd9
Mad, mad, mad
Em7 D -once G -once
But I think that it's best if we both stay
How to play "Stay Stay Stay" by Taylor Swift on guitar:
Standard Tuning with a capo on the 5th fret.
Chord Progression and Finger Positions:
G: 320033
Cadd9: x32033
Em7: 022033
D: xx0232
Intro:
G, Cadd9, Em7, and D (x4)
Verse 1:
Start with G to Cadd9, then move to Em7 and D for "I'm pretty sure we almost broke up last night".
Repeat this pattern for the entire verse.
Chorus:
Begin with G and Cadd9 for "Stay, stay, stay".
Follow with Em7 and D for "I've been loving you for quite some time".
Continue the pattern throughout the chorus.
Verse 2:
Same chord progression as Verse 1.
Bridge:
Play Em7 (once) for "You took the time to memorize me".
Switch to Cadd9 (once) for the following line.
Alternate between G and D with a single strum each to emphasize the lyrics.
Outro:
Follow the chorus progression but slow down for the final G.
Strumming Pattern:
Use a light, bouncy down-up pattern to maintain the upbeat and fun rhythm.
Emphasize downstrokes on the beat to match the playful tone of the song.
Tips:
Practice chord changes with the capo to ensure smooth transitions.
Emphasize the contrast between Em7 and the other chords for rhythmic diversity.
Common Mistakes:
Rushing transitions, especially with Cadd9.
Not properly muting strings during changes, particularly in D and Em7.
Song Facts:
"Stay Stay Stay" is from Taylor Swift's album Red.
The song describes a playful and enduring relationship, with a focus on compromise and laughter.
This guitar lesson should help you learn "Stay Stay Stay" smoothly!
