Ill Stand By You
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[Intro ]
A E A E
A E/G# F#m A
[Verso 1]
A E
From the very first time you said a word
A E
I knew right then I liked what I heard
A E
You made good sense you thought like me
F#m A
And that's why it's gotta be
E
It's just something that you can't explain
A E
No rhyme or reason just a spark and a flame
A E
It's what's inside that we can't control
F#m A
It's where words fail but you just know
F#m E F#m E
And I don't know what it is and I don't know why
F#m E
But sometimes when we're talking I think I can fly
F#m E F#m E
I don't know how it works if there's a wrong or right
F#m E
I believe in what I see and feel here inside
[Refrão]
A E
Through thick and thin I'll stand by you
A E
Through everything I'll stand by you
A E/G# F#m A
Through all the pain and laughter now and ever after
A
Through thick and thin I'll stand by you
Solo
A E
A E/G# F#m A E
[Verso 2]
F#m E F#m E
I don't know how it works if there's a wrong or right
F#m E
I believe in what I see and feel here inside
[Refrão]
A E
Through thick and thin I'll stand by you
A E A E/G# F#m A E
Through everything I'll stand by you
[Refrão]
A E
Through thick and thin I'll stand by you
A E
Through everything I'll stand by you
A E/G# F#m A
Through all the pain and laughter now and ever after
A
Through thick and thin I'll stand by you
A E/G# F#m A
Through all the pain and laughter now and ever after
A E
Through thick and thin I'll stand by you
E
I'll stand by you I'll stand by you
How to play Ill Stand By You
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.