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Stand By Me

Elvis Presley

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Stand By Me by Elvis Presley in the key of C

Level: Intermediate Decade: 1960s Genre: Religious / Spiritual Theme: Spiritual / Faith Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
Verse
CWhen The Storms Of Life Are Raging           G​
StanCd By Me When The Storms Of Life ArEme Raging               Am​
Stand By Me     G​

Verse 2
CWhen The World Is Tossing Me Like A Ship OEmut On The SeFa                     Fdim​
GThou Who Rulest When Wanted Stand By Me                         C​

Verse 3
CWhen I'm Growing Old And Feeble           G​
StanCd By Me When I'm Growing Old AndEm Feeble              Am​
Stand By Me     G​

Outro
CWhen I Do The Best I Can And My EmFriends MisunderstFand                  Fdim​
Thou Who Never LostG A Battle Stand By Me                     C​
Also available in: D (Original) E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Stand By Me?

The chords for Stand By Me are: C, G, Em, Am, F, Fdim

What is the original key of Stand By Me?

The original key is D.

What is the difficulty of playing Stand By Me?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

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 6 chords: C, G, Em, Am, F, Fdim

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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