Seafret - Why Do We Stay: Ukulele Chords

Learn to play "Why Do We Stay" on your ukulele with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to play this song on the ukulele, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

Learn Why Do We Stay ukulele chords and lyrics

This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the ukulele chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Why Do We Stay" smoothly on your ukulele.

C                   Am7                       Em
He had a temper and when it went off was as deadly as a gun
C                       D                 G
He made her feel like she had nowhere to run
  C                    Am7
Clinging together like honey and leather
   Em
Ridiculous when you look back
              C           Bm                   G
Like it was preordained they wore everything black

Chorus:
            C  Am7
Why do we stay?
        Em          G                 C
Stay surrounded by people that don't want us
    Am7              Em   G
In places we're not wanted
                  C Am7
Tell me why you stay
        Em          G                 C
Stay surrounded by people that don't want you
    Am7               Em   G
In places you're not wanted
                  C Am7 Em
Tell me why you stay

Sits at the table and goes through emotions
Telling herself that she's trapped
Faking a smile, it doesn't have to be like that
No room to breathe, he's lost in the silence
Wondering what he did wrong
Thinking that no one cared, feeling like the only one

Chorus:
Why do we stay?
Stay surrounded by people that don't want us
In places we're not wanted
Tell me why you stay
Stay surrounded by people that don't want you
In places you're not wanted
Tell me why you stay
Tell me why you stay

      C                       Am7
The truth in your heart is a ticking bomb
     Em                   G
The voice inside telling you to run
C             Am7            Em       G
Keeps screaming to move it along, along
                C               Am7          Em
I want you to know that there's always a way out
 G                  C             Am7               Em
Heaven's out there somewhere, but you have to leave now

Chorus:
Tell me why we stay
Stay surrounded by people that don't want us
In places we're not wanted
Tell me why you stay
Stay surrounded by people that don't want you
In places you're not wanted
Tell me why you stay (Ohh)
Tell me why you stay (Ohh)
Tell me why you stay (Ohh)

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Ukulele Chord Diagrams

Am7

Ukulele chord Am7

C

Ukulele chord C

D

Ukulele chord D

Em

Ukulele chord Em

G

Ukulele chord G

Bm

Ukulele chord Bm

Here you can see detailed diagrams for each ukulele 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 "Why Do We Stay" on the guitar, check out the chords on our sister site: Guitar Chords for "Why Do We Stay" by Seafret.