Stand by me Chords
by Ben E. King
Stand by me by Ben E. King is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of G. It uses the chords G, Em, C, D and D7. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
G
When the night has come
Em
And the land is dark
C D G
And the moon is the only light we'll see,
G
No, I won't be afraid,
Em
No, I won't be afraid
C D G
Just as long as you stand, stand by me.
D D7
And darling, darling,
G
Stand by me,
Em
Oh now, now, stand by me.
C
Stand by me,
D
Stand by me,
G
Stand by me.
G
If the sky that we look upon
Em
Should tumble and fall
C D G
And the mountain should crumble to the sea,
G
I won't cry, I won't cry,
Em
No, I won't shed a tear
C D G
Just as long as you stand, stand by me.
D D7
And darling, darling
G
Stand by me
Em
Stand by me
C
Stand by me
D
Stand by me
Whenever you're in trouble, won't you stand by me
Oh now, now, stand by me
Stand by me
Stand by me
Stand by me
And darling, darling
Stand by me
Stand by me
Stand by me
Stand by me