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Stand By Me Chords
“Stand By Me” by Ben E King is played in the key of A and uses the chords A, F#m, D and E7. It's an easy song — a good pick for beginners. This pop song comes with an interactive player so you can transpose, add a capo and autoscroll while you play.
Chords:AF#mDE7
Chords for Stand By Me
A
3
90
Intro: A F#m D E7
When the Anight has come
And the F#mland is dark
And the Dmoon is the E7only light we'll Asee
No I Awon't be afraid
No I F#mwon't be afraid
Just as Dlong as you E7stand, stand by Ame
And darling, darling AStand by me
Oh now, now, F#mstand by me
DStand by me, E7Stand by me, AStand by me
If the Asky that we look upon
Should F#mtumble and fall
And the Dmountain should E7crumble to the Asea
I won't Acry, I won't cry
No I F#mwon't shed a tear
DJust as long as you E7stand, stand by Ame
And darling, darling AStand by me
Oh now, now, F#mstand by me
DStand by me, E7Stand by me, AStand by me
And darling, darling AStand by me
F#mstand by me
DStand by me, E7Stand by me, AStand by me
Whenever you're in trouble, won't you Astand by me
Oh now, now, F#mstand by me
DStand by me, E7Stand by me, AStand by me
And darling, darling AStand by me
Oh now, now, F#mstand by me
DStand by me, E7Stand by me, AStand by me
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Stand By Me — FAQ
What key is “Stand By Me” in?
“Stand By Me” by Ben E King is in the key of A. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.
What chords are used in “Stand By Me”?
“Stand By Me” uses A, F#m, D and E7.
Is “Stand By Me” easy to play on guitar?
Yes — “Stand By Me” is rated easy and suits beginners.
Who sings “Stand By Me”?
“Stand By Me” is performed by Ben E King.
