Stand By Me
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Intro: C Am7 F G C
C
When the night has come
Am7
And the land is dark
F G C
And the moon is the only light we'll see
C
No, I won't be afraid
Am7
No, I won't be afraid
F G C
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
So darling, darling
C Am7
Stand by me, oh stand by me
F G C
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
C
If the sky that we look upon
Am7
Should tumble and fall
F G C
Or the mountain should crumble to the sea
C
No, I won't, I won't cry
Am7
No, I won't shed a tear
F G C
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
So darling, darling
C Am7
Stand by me, oh stand by me
F G C
Oh stand, oh oh stand by me, stand by me
C Am7
Whenever you're in trouble you can stand by me, oh, stand by me
F G C
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
How to play Stand By Me
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 C. 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.