Stand by Me
Ben E. King
D
D U
U D
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +
Intro/Bass Line
C
C
Am
Am
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G--------------------------------------------------------
F
G7
C
C
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Verse 1
C
Am
(2)
(2)
When the night has come, and the land is dark
F
G7
C
(1)
(1)
(2)
And the moon is the only light we'll see
C
Am
(2)
(2)
No I won't be afraid, no I won't be afraid
F
G7
C
(1)
(1)
(2)
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
Chorus
C
Am7
(2)
(2)
And darlin', darlin', stand by me, oh stand by me
F
G7
C
(1)
(1)
(2)
Oh stand
Stand by me, stand by me
Second Verse
C
Am
(2)
(2)
If the sky that we look upon, should tumble and fall
F
G7
C
(1)
(1)
(2)
And the mountains should crumble to the sea
C
Am
(2)
(2)
I won't cry, I won't cry, no I won't shed a tear
F
G7
C
(1)
(1)
(2)
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
Repeat Chorus x1
Interlude (play intro x2)
Final Chorus (whenever you're in trouble won't you)