Stand By Me
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Performed By: Mickey Gilley
INTRO:
G - Em - C - D - G
VERSE ONE
G
When the night has come
Em
....And the land is dark
C D G
And the moon is the only light we'll see
VERSE TWO
G
No, I won't be afraid,
Em
...No, I won't be afraid
C D G
Just as long, as you stand , stand by me.
CHORUS
G
So,darling, darling, ..stand by me,
Em
...Oh! stand,..by me
C D G
Oh, stand now....stand by me...stand by me
VERSE THREE
G
If the sky that we look upon
Em
...Should tumble and fall
C D G
And the mountains should crumble to the sea,
VERSE FOUR
G
I won't cry, I won't cry,
Em
...No, I won't shed a tear
C D G
Just as long, .as you stand..stand by me.
CHORUS
G
And, darling, darling, .stand by me,
Em
...Oh! stand,..by me
C D G
Oh, stand now.....stand by me....stand by me
INSTRUMENTAL: PLAY TWO VERSES
CHORUS
G
And, darling, darling, ..stand by me,
Em
...Oh! stand,..by me
C D G
Oh, stand now.....stand by me...stand by me
CHORUS TWO
G
When ever your in trouble won?t you....stand by me
Em
...Oh, Stand...by me
C D G
oh stand .....stand by me ..stand by me......fade
How to play Stand By Me
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.