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I (G)talked to my sis ter in Mem phis
and (Em7)told her you were mov in’ to town.
Here’s her num ber,
she said she’d be glad to show you a round.
Well, I left a map on your front seat,
(Em7)just in case you lose your way.
But don’t wor ry,
once you reach Sall i saw, it’s all in ter state.
Well, (D)I know you (G)need
to (C)go,
but (D)be fore you (G)do, I want you to know that I wish
you the best
and I (D)wish you noth in’ less.
And (Am)ev (G)’ry thing you’ve ev er dreamed of.
And I (D)hope that you find love a long the way.
But most of all,
I wish you’d (C)stay.
Well, (G)I fig ure right a bout sun down
(Em7)you’ll be in west Ten nes see.
And by then,
may be I’ll un der stand why you (G)had to leave.
Well, I know that you’ve done some chang in’
and I (Em7)know there’s no chang in’ your mind.
Yes, I know
we’ve been through this a thou (G)sand times.
And I’m (D)sor ry for (G)still hold in’ on.
I’ll (D)try to let (G)go and (G)I’ll try to be strong.
And I wish I wish you’d stay.
Yes, (Am)ev (G)’ry thing you’ve ev er dreamed of
and I (D)hope that you find love a long the way.
But most of all,
I wish you’d (C)stay.
I Wish You'd Stay — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "I Wish You'd Stay" by Brad Paisley: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 90 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “I Wish You'd Stay”
- What key is "I Wish You'd Stay" by Brad Paisley played in?
- I Wish You'd Stay is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Wish You'd Stay"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I Wish You'd Stay" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "I Wish You'd Stay"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "I Wish You'd Stay"?
- "I Wish You'd Stay" was originally performed by Brad Paisley. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "I Wish You'd Stay"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: Am, Am7, C, D, D7, Em, Em7, G.
- What other songs by Brad Paisley can I play here?
- Try "LETTER TO ME", "TWO PEOPLE FELL IN LOVE", "TICKS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "I Wish You'd Stay" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I Wish You'd Stay" by Brad Paisley. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "I Wish You'd Stay" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "I Wish You'd Stay" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.