Stand
View chords used in this chart
Iniciada com E, A e B...
E A B
Stand in the place where you live
A A/G# E
Now face North
E A
Think about direction
F# B A E
Wonder why you haven't before
E A B
Now stand in the place where you were
A A/G# E
Now face West
E A
Think about the place where you live
F# B A E
Wonder why you haven't before
E A C# C B
If you are confused check with the sun
E A G A B
Carry a compass to help you along
E A C# C B
Your feet are going to be on the ground
E A G G A B
Your head is there to move you around
Your feet are going to be on the ground
Your head is there to move you around
If wishes were trees the trees would be falling
Listen to reason
The reason is calling
{at the end of this song, it goes up a key, so the chords are:
F# B C# .....
then they go up again to:
G# C# D# .....
however, the song ends on:
E
so STAND!
( R.E.M. the best )
----------------- Acordes -----------------
A = X 0 2 2 2 0
A/G# = 4 X 2 2 2 X
B = X 2 4 4 4 2
C = X 3 2 0 1 0
C# = X 4 6 6 6 4
D# = X 6 5 3 4 3
E = 0 2 2 1 0 0
F# = 2 4 4 3 2 2
G = 3 2 0 0 0 3
G# = 4 3 1 1 1 4
How to play Stand
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 E. 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.