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Stand By Me

Ben E. King

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Stand By Me by Ben E. King in the key of G

Level: Beginner Decade: 1960s Genre: R&B / Soul Theme: Friendship Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments
  G   G   Em   Em
  C   D   G   G

Verse
When The Night HGas Come       AnGd The LandEm Is Dark              Em​
And The Moon ICs The Only Light WDe'll See                 G    G​
No I Won'Gt Be Afraid,    G   Oh, I Won't Be AfrEmaid         Em​
Just As Long ACs You Stand, StandD By Me                   G    G​

Hook
 So Darling, Darling Stand By MeG, Oh Stand By MeG          Em           Em​
Oh StandC,       SDtand By Me       Stand GBy Me                 G​

Verse
If The Sky, GThat We Look Upon          G   Should EmTumble And Fall                     Em​
And The Mountain   C    Should Crumble To The SeaD                       G    G​
I Won't Cry, GI Won't Cry      G No, I Won't Shed EmA Tear           Em​
Just As Long AsC You Stand, Stand BDy Me               G    G​

Instruments
  G   G   Em   Em
  C   D   G   G
  G   G   Em   Em
  C   D   G   G
Also available in: A (Original) C D E

FAQ

What are the chords for Stand By Me?

The chords for Stand By Me are: G, Em, C, D

What is the original key of Stand By Me?

The original key is A.

What is the difficulty of playing Stand By Me?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Stand By Me in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Stand By Me be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Stand By Me on ukulele?

Chord Stand By Me can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Stand By Me?

Stand By Me uses 4 chords: G, Em, C, D

What is the easiest way to play Stand By Me?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Stand By Me released in?

Stand By Me was released in the 1960s. See more 1960s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Stand By Me?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Stand By Me to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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