Stand by Me
Ben E. King
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U D U
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Intro/Bass Line
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Em
Em
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D7
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Verse 1
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Em
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When the night has come, and the land is dark
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D7
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And the moon is the only light we'll see
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Em
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No I won't be afraid, no I won't be afraid
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D7
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Just as long as you stand, stand by me
Chorus
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Em7
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And darlin', darlin', stand by me, oh stand by me
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D7
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Oh stand
Stand by me, stand by me
Second Verse
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Em
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If the sky that we look upon, should tumble and fall
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D7
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And the mountains should crumble to the sea
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Am
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I won't cry, I won't cry, no I won't shed a tear
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D7
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Just as long as you stand, stand by me
Repeat Chorus x1
Interlude (play intro)
Final Chorus (whenever you're in trouble won't you)