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Verse 1:
C G#m F#
Stay away from lonely places
F
Just follow the crowd
G
And stay around familiar faces
F C G
Play the music loud
C G#m F#
Be seen at all the parties
F
And dress yourself with style
G F C
And stay away from lonely places for a while
Chorus:
F
Stay away from lonely places
C Bb A7
'Til you learn to live alone
D D7
And someone's outstretched arms are waiting
G G7
To stay with you at least 'til dawn
C G Gm C7
Remember that sorrow prospers
F
In a heart that never smiles
G F C
So stay away from lonely places for a while
Instrumental:
C G# Gm F# F
G F C
Chorus:
F
Stay away from lonely places
C Bb A7
It takes time to learn to live alone
D D7
And someone's outstretched arms are waiting
G G7
To stay with you at least 'til dawn
C G Gm C7
And Remember that sorrow prospers
F
In a heart that never smiles
G F
So stay away from lonely places for awhile
Coda:
Am F#m F C
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Last Updated: September 10, 2025