WWW.AZCHORDS.COM | Taylor Swift - Stay Stay Stay Chords | Ver. 3
[Verse 1]
C G
I'm pretty sure we almost broke up last night
C G
I threw my phone across the room at you
C F G F G
I was expecting some dramatic turn away but you stayed
C G
This morning I said we should talk about it
C G
Cause I read you should never leave a fight unresolved
C F
That's when you came in wearing a football helmet
F
And said okay let's talk
G
And I said
[Hook]
C F C
Stay stay stay I've been loving you for quite some time time time
G C
You think that it's funny when I'm mad mad mad
G C
But I think that it's best if we both stay
[Verse 2]
C G
Before you I'd only dated self indulgent takers
C G
Who took all of their problems out on me
C G
But you carry my groceries and now I'm always laughing
C F G
And I love you because you have given me no choice but to
[Hook]
C G C
Stay stay stay I've been loving you for quite some time time time
G C
You think that it's funny when I'm mad mad mad
G C
But I think that it's best if we both stay
[Bridge]
C F
You took the time to memorize me my fears my hopes and dreams
C G
I just like hanging out with you all the time
C F
All those times that you didn't leave it's been occurring to me
C G
I'd like to hang out with you for my whole life
[Verse 3]
C G C
Stay stay stay and I'll be loving you for quite some time time time
G C
No one else is gonna love me when I get mad mad mad
G C
So I think that it's best if we both stay stay
G
Stay, stay, stay stay!
[Hook]
C G C
Stay stay stay I've been loving you for quite some time time time
G F
You think that it's funny when I'm mad mad mad
G C
But I think that it's best if we both stay
C G F
Stay stay stay I've been loving you for quite some time time time
G C
You think that it's funny when I'm mad mad mad
G C
But I think that it's best if we both stay
How to play "Stay Stay Stay (Acoustic)" by Taylor Swift on guitar:
Standard Tuning without a capo.
Chord Progression and Finger Positions:
C: x32010
G: 320003
F: 133211 (barre chord)
Verse 1:
Begin with C and then shift to G for "I'm pretty sure we almost broke up last night".
Continue alternating between C and G.
Add F before G for the line "But you stayed".
Hook:
Play C and F for "Stay stay stay, I've been loving you".
Move to G before returning to C for the continuation of "mad mad mad".
Use G to return to C for "But I think that it's best if we both stay".
Verse 2:
Follow the same pattern as Verse 1, switching between C and G.
End the verse with F and G to transition to the next hook.
Bridge:
Start with C and then shift to F for "You took the time to memorize me".
Switch to G after the first C to keep the pattern flowing.
Verse 3:
C and G to emphasize "Stay stay stay and I'll be loving you".
G before returning to C for the final "mad mad mad".
Strumming Pattern:
Use a relaxed down-up pattern with an emphasis on downstrokes.
Play in an upbeat tempo to match the playful and light-hearted tone.
Tips:
Make sure the barre chord F rings out clearly.
Keep the strumming pattern steady and bouncy to maintain the acoustic feel.
Common Mistakes:
Playing too fast, as the song has a moderate tempo.
Over-strumming or missing the dynamics between soft and loud sections.
Song Facts:
"Stay Stay Stay (Acoustic)" is a playful song about commitment.
It captures the humor and patience needed in relationships.
This guitar lesson will guide you in playing "Stay Stay Stay (Acoustic)" smoothly!