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Stand By Me

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Stand By Me by Scary Pockets & Charles Jones in the key of G

Intro
         G

Instruments [Band]
  A7   A7   A7   A7

Verse 1
When The Night   A7    Has Come     A7  AndF#m7 The Land Is Dark         F#m7​
And The Moon   D    Is The Only       E    LighG7t We'll SeG#7e         A7   D/A      A7   D/A​
No I WoA7n't  (No I Won't)         Be Afraid (Be AA7fraid)  (No~) I Won't Be Afraid     F#m7            F#m7​
Just As Long  D     As You Stand     E  Stand By Me              A7   D/A      A7          C#7​

Hook
So Darlin' Darlin' Stand    F#m7   By Me       Oh F#m7Stand       ByA7 Me        A7   A#7​
Oh StandB7        Stand By Me      C7 StC#7and By Me          D7     F7​

Verse 2
When The Sky   A7    That We Look Upon       ShoA7uld TuF#m7mble Or Fall                   F#m7​
Or The MountDain       Should Crumble To TheE Sea  G7     G#7      A7   D/A      A7   D/A​
I Won't Cry (IA7 Won't Cry) I Won't Cry (I Won't A7Cry)       (No~)  I Won't       Shed F#m7A Tear               F#m7​
Just As Long  D     As You Stand E      Stand By G7Me G#7      A7   D/A      A7          C#7​

Break
               G

Trumpet Solo
  A7   A7   F#m7   F#m7
  D   E G7 G#7   A7   A7        C#7

Hook 2
So Darlin' Darlin' Stand    F#m7   By Me Oh StanF#m7d       A7By Me         A7   A#7​
Oh StandB7       Stand By Me       C7StaC#7nd By Me          D7     F#m7​

Bridge [Double Time] [x3]
  B7    Stand By Stand By Me         Stand BB7y Stand By Me
  B7    Stand By Stand By Me         Stand BB7y Stand By Me

Outro
  B7    Stand By Stand By Me         Stand BB7y Stand By Me
  B7    Stand By Stand By Me         Stand By   A     B Stand ABy Me (StBand By)A     B​
Also available in: E (Original) C D A

FAQ

What are the chords for Stand By Me?

The chords for Stand By Me are: G, A7, F#m7, D, E, G7, G#7, D/A, C#7, A#7, B7, C7

What is the original key of Stand By Me?

The original key is E.

What is the difficulty of playing Stand By Me?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

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 12 chords: G, A7, F#m7, D, E, G7, G#7, D/A, C#7, A#7, B7, C7

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 2020s. See more 2020s 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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