Stand By Me Guitar Chord Chart Key of G by Ben E. King
Welcome to my Stand by Me chord chart by Ben E King. This version of the song is in the Key of G and uses the chords C, G, Em and D. I do have another version that uses the chords A, D, E and F#m.
If you would like to practice those chords, you can check out that version here.
I have a couple of suggested strumming patterns here. Each chord is 1 measure (4 beats each) so that means you can just do four down strums per chord.
Easy Strum:
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +
D D D U D
Harder Strum:
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +
D DU UD U
STAND BY ME GUITAR CHORD CHART BY BEN E. KING
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INTRO: G G Em Em C D G G
VERSE:
G G Em Em
When the night has come And the land is dark
C D G G
And the moon is the only light we'll see
G G Em Em
No, I won't be afraid, No, I won't be afraid
C D G G
Just as long as you stand, stand by me.
CHORUS:
G G
So, darling, darling, stand by me,
Em Em
Oh, stand by me.
C D G G
Oh, stand, stand by me, Stand by me.
VERSE:
G G Em Em
If the sea that we look upon Should tumble and fall
C D G G
Or the mountain should crumble in the sea,
G G Em Em
I won't cry, I won't cry, No, I won't shed a tear
C D G G
Just as long as you stand, stand by me.
INTERLUDE:
G G Em Em C D G G
G G Em Em C D G G
CHORUS:
G G
So, darling, darling, stand by me,
Em Em
Oh, stand by me.
C D G G (hold)
Oh, stand, stand by me, Stand by me.
This file is the author’s own work and represents his interpretation of this song. It’s intended solely for private study, scholarship or research.