[Intro]
A
[Verse 1]
A
We cut the hours from 8 down to 4
D
We met in a town that I’ve never been before
E
It was too cold for walking
A
So we drove to some local bar
A
That look in your eyes felt like a kiss
D Dm
I’ve never felt a moment I knew I would miss
A
So dance with me darling
E A
Hold on like you’ll never let go
[Chorus]
A D
And don’t take me away
E
Like night meets the day
A F#m
I don’t want to be like the sun when it rains
D
Here in your arms
E
I feel so alive
A F#m
I’ve never been so scared to die
D
But how do I escape?
E
When it’s time to say
A
I wish I could stay
[Verse 2]
A
Probably ignore it when other guys say it
D E
And blame it on alcohol and you won’t admit it
E
You can tell that I meant it
A
Cause love gets the best of us all
A7
We came to meet we didn’t know
D
We’d be talking like we’d spent
Dm
20 years down the road
A E
That’s what it’s like when you’re two strays
A
Who ain’t so alone
[Chorus]
A7 D
So, don’t take me away
E
Like night meets the day
A F#m
I don’t want to be like the sun when it rains
D
Here in your arms
E
I feel so alive
A F#m
I’ve never been so scared to die
D
But how do I escape?
E
When it’s time to say
A
I wish I could stay
[Guitar Solo]
A F#m E C#m
D F#m E C#m
Bm F#m
[Chorus]
D
Don’t take me away
E
Like night meets the day
A F#m
I don’t want to be like the sun when it rains
D
Here in your arms
E
I feel so alive
A F#m
I’ve never been so scared to die
D
But how do I escape?
E
When it’s time to say
A F#m
I wish I could stay
[Outro]
D
How do I escape?
E
When it’s time to say
A D Dm A
I wish I could stay
How to play "Wish I Could Stay" by Flores Wyatt on guitar
Tuning: Standard tuning (EADGBE)
Chords Used:
A - x02220
D - xx0232
E - 022100
Dm - xx0231
F#m - 244222
A7 - x02020
C#m - x46654
Bm - x24432
Chord Progression Overview:
The song features a romantic and nostalgic chord progression, with
a mix of major and minor chords that evoke a sense of longing.
Intro and Verse Strumming Pattern:
- Strumming: D DU UDU (D = down, U = up)
- Maintain a gentle, rhythmic feel to complement the sentimental lyrics.
Playing Style:
- Use a soft touch on the A, D, and E chords to convey tenderness.
- The transition to Dm adds a melancholic twist, emphasizing the
poignant moments in the lyrics.
Intro:
A
Start with a simple strum to set the introspective mood.
Verse 1:
- "We cut the hours from 8 down to 4"
A D E
Narrate the story with expressive chord transitions.
Chorus:
- "And don’t take me away like night meets the day"
A D E F#m
Build intensity here to mirror the emotional climax of the lyrics.
Guitar Solo:
- A F#m E C#m D F#m E C#m Bm F#m
Use this section to explore the emotional depth of the song, with
expressive solos over the chord changes.
Outro:
- "How do I escape? When it’s time to say"
D E A D Dm A
Close with a reflective tone, slowing down to emphasize the final
sentiment.
General Tips:
- Focus on clean and smooth transitions between chords, especially
when moving to and from F#m and C#m.
- Emphasize the emotional narrative through dynamic strumming and
pauses at key lyrical moments.
Common Mistakes:
- Not maintaining the rhythmic pattern, which can disrupt the
emotional flow of the song.
- Rushing through the chorus and solo, losing the depth of the
narrative.
Song Meaning:
This song is about fleeting moments and the deep yearning to stay in
them forever, reflecting on love and the fear of its end.