Stand By Me Guitar Chord Chart by Ben E. King
Welcome to my Stand by Me chord chart. Stand By Me by Ben E. King is a very memorable song and an all time classic. It’s also a very repetitive song which means it’s pretty easy to memorize.
I love this song, particularly the violin. But more so I love it because it’s fairly easy for beginner guitarist to play.
STAND BY ME GUITAR CHORDS:
A, D, E & F#m
Now, if you do not know a F#m barre chord, don't worry. You can play and "A" chord on the bottom three string and only strum the bottom three strings and you will be all set.
I also have a Stand by Me lesson in the key of G that uses the chords G, Em, C and D.
STAND BY ME GUITAR STRUMMING PATTERN:
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.
Strum: or
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +
D D D U D D DU UD U
I have a short "Simple Song" video lesson below that goes with this song. There is also a Play Along video where you can practice playing through the song with me.
STAND BY ME GUITAR CHORD CHART BY BEN E. KING
We do not distribute printable chord and lyrics charts. These charts are here only to support online learning. We highly recommend buying music from Hal Leonard or a reputable online sheet music store.
INTRO: A A F#m F#m D E A A
VERSE:
A A F#m F#m
When the night has come And the land is dark
D E A A
And the moon is the only light we'll see
A A F#m F#m
No, I won't be afraid, No, I won't be afraid
D E A A
Just as long as you stand, stand by me.
CHORUS:
A A
So, darling, darling, stand by me,
F#m F#m
Oh, stand by me.
D E A A
Oh, stand, stand by me, Stand by me.
VERSE:
A A F#m F#m
If the sea that we look upon Should tumble and fall
D E A A
Or the mountain should crumble in the sea,
A A F#m F#m
I won't cry, I won't cry, No, I won't shed a tear
D E A A
Just as long as you stand, stand by me.
INTERLUDE:
A A F#m F#m D E A A
A A F#m F#m D E A A
CHORUS:
A A
So, darling, darling, stand by me,
F#m F#m
Oh, stand by me.
D E A A
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.