Stand By Me
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Intro G Em C D G
[Verso 1]
G Em7
When the night has come, and the land is dark
C D G
And the moon is the only light you see
G Em7
No I won't be afraid, no I won't be afraid
C D G
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
G
Oh darling, darling, stand by me
Em7 C D G
Oh stand by me, Oh Stand, Stand by me
[Verso 2]
G Em7
If the sky that we look upon Should tumble and fall
C D G
Or the mountains should crumble to the sea
G Em
I won't cry, I won't cry, no I won't shed a tear
C D G
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
G
Oh darling, darling, stand by me
Em Em7 C D G
Oh stand, stand by me, Oh stand by me
[Verso 3]
G
Whenever your in trouble you just stand by me
Em C D G
Oh stand by me, Oh stand by me
( G Em7 C D G )
( Em Em7 C D G )
[Verso 4]
G
Whenever your in trouble you just stand by me
Em C D G
Oh stand by me, Oh stand, stand by me, stand by me
Final
G
Oh darling, darling, stand by me
Em C D G
Oh stand by me, Oh stand, stand by me
G
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 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.