Stand By Me
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Bb Gm
When the night has come a nd the land is dark
D# F Bb
And the moon is the only light we'll see
Bb Gm
No I won't be afraid, no I won't be afraid
D# F Bb
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
Bb Gm
And darlin', darlin', stand by me, oh now now stand by me
D# F Bb
Oh now stand, stand by me, stand by me.
Bb Gm
If the sky that we look upon should tumble and fall
D# F Bb
And the mountains should crumble to the sea
Bb Gm
I won't cry, I won't cry, no I won't shed a tear
D# F Bb
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
Bb Gm
And darlin', darlin', stand by me, oh now now stand by me
D# F Bb
Oh now stand, stand by me, stand by me.
Bb Gm
Whenever you're in trouble won't you stand by me, oh now now stand by me
D# F Bb
Oh now stand, stand by me, stand by me.
Bb Gm
And darlin', darlin', stand by me, oh now now stand by me
D# F Bb
Oh now stand, stand by me, 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 Bb. 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.