I'll Stand By You
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D F#m
Oh, why look so sad
G
Tears are in your eyes
D/F A
Come on and come to me now
D F#m
Don't be ashamed to cry
G
Let me see you through
Bm A
Cause i've seen the darkside too
F#m Bm
When the night falls on you
F#m Bm
Don't know what to do
G
Nothing you confess
A
Can make me love you less
D Bm
I'll stand by you, I'll stand by you
Am7
Won't let nobody hurt you
D
I'll stand by you
C Em
So if you're mad get mad
F
Don't hold it all inside
C - G
Come on and talk to me now
C Em
Hey what you got to hide
F
I get angry too
Am - G
Well I'm alive like you
Em Am
When you're standing at the crossroads
Em Am
Don't know which path to choose
F
Let me come along
G
Cause even if you're wrong
D Bm
I'll stand by you, I'll stand by you
Am7
Won't let nobody hurt you
D
I'll stand by you
How to play I'll Stand By You
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.