Intro: When the night has come | C (4x) G (4x) | And the land is dark | Am (4x) Em (4x) | | C (4x) G (4x) *1 | And the moon is the only light we'll see | Am (4x) Em (4x) | | C (4x) G (4x) *2 | No, I won't be afraid | Am (4x) Em (4x) | | C (4x) G (4x) *1 | Oh, I won't be afraid | Am (4x) Em (4x) | Verse 1: Just as long as you stand, stand by me | C (4x) G (4x) | So, darling, darling, stand by me | Am (4x) Em (4x) | | C (4x) G (4x) *1 | Oh, stand by me | Am (4x) Em (4x) | Stand by me | C (4x) G (4x) | | Am (4x) Em (4x) *2 | Verse 2: If the sky that we look upon | C (4x) G (4x) | Should tumble and fall | Am (4x) Em (4x) *1 | Or the mountain should crumble to the sea | C (4x) G (4x) | I won't cry, I won't cry | Am (4x) Em (4x) | | C (4x) G (4x) *1 | No, I won't shed a tear | Am (4x) Em (4x) | | C (4x) G (4x) *1 | Just as long as you stand, stand by me | Am (4x) Em (4x) | Chorus: So, darling, darling, stand by me | C (4x) G (4x) | Oh, stand by me | Am (4x) Em (4x) | Stand by me | C (4x) G (4x) | | Am (4x) Em (4x) *1 | Stand by me | C (4x) G (4x) | | Am (4x) Em (4x) *2 | Verse 3: If the sky that we look upon | C (4x) G (4x) | | Am (4x) Em (4x) *1 | Should tumble and fall | C (4x) G (4x) | Or the mountain should crumble to the sea | Am (4x) Em (4x) | I won't cry, I won't cry | C (4x) G (4x) | | Am (4x) Em (4x) *1 | No, I won't shed a tear | C (4x) G (4x) | Just as long as you stand, stand by me | Am (4x) Em (4x) | Outro (Chorus Repeated): So, darling, darling, stand by me | C (4x) G (4x) | Oh, stand by me | Am (4x) Em (4x) | Stand by me | C (4x) G (4x) | Stand by me | Am (4x) Em (4x) |
Stand By Me Guitar Chords
Stand by Me is a timeless song about loyalty and support through tough times. With its straightforward chords and emotional message, it's a great choice for beginner guitar players.
How to Read These Guitar Chords
- *1, *2, *3: Rest durations (e.g., *1 = short rest, *2 = longer rest)
- (4x): Indicates how many times a chord is played in a row. For example, C (4x) means play the C chord 4 times consecutively.
How to Play Stand By Me on Guitar
Follow along the full song as each chord is played. The guitar highlights the strings you strum, displays finger placements, and incorporates rests.
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