Below are the lyrics and chords for the classic song "Stand By Me," by Ben E. King. I've written this for Capo 2 so that beginner students can play the song using easier key-of-G shapes. Just four chords are needed. If you prefer, you can play without a capo but use these chords: A F#m D E.
To strum the song, you can use what I call the "Everyday Strum." This strum pattern works for just about any song in 4/4 time. So when in doubt try this strum: d . d U . U d U -- (d is for down, U is for Up).
BEN E. KING - STAND BY ME
CAPO 2
INTRO:
G Em C D G
VERSE 1:
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
CHORUS:
G
So, darling, darling, stand by me
Em
Oh, stand by me
C D
Oh, stand
stand by me
G
stand by me
VERSE 2: G If the sky that we look upon Em Should tumble and fall C D G Or 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 repeat CHORUS SOLO over Verse repeat CHORUS
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