The Killers - I Can't Stay: Guitar Chords
Learn to play "I Can't Stay" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
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Learn I Can't Stay Guitar Chords and Lyrics by The Killers
This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "I Can't Stay" smoothly on your guitar.
For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.
A# Gm The emotion it was electric, G# C And the stars they all aligned. F A# Gm I knew I had to make my decision, G# D# But I never made the time. G# D# No, I never made the time. Chorus: A# F In the dark, for a while now, Gm D# I can't stay, so far. A# Gm I can't stay, much longer, G# Cm F A# riding my decision home. Exoneration lost his eraser But my forgiver found the sun And there are twisted days that I take comfort Because I'm not the only one No, I'm not the only one Chorus F# C# G# There is a majesty at my doorstep, F# C# G# there is a little boy in her arms. F# C# A# F# Now we'll parade around with - out game plans, F obligations, or alarm. Chorus: In the dark, for a while now I can't stay, very far I can't stay much longer Riding my decision home In the dark, for a while now I can't stay, so far I can't stay much longer Riding my decision home In the dark You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsA#  C  Cm  C#  D#  F  F#  Gm  G#  Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "I Can't Stay" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "I Can't Stay" by The Killers.