Music in hard times

Music has the power to heal and inspire. Here's a song that might help you through this moment.

Stand By Me

Ben E. King1961

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"No I won't be afraid, just as long as you stand by me"

F

Dm

Gm7

C7

118 BPM
1.0x

Intro

[F] [Dm] [Gm7] [C7] [F] [C7] (You can play the 2nd variation of C7)

Verse 1

When the [F]night has come

[Dm]And the land is dark

And the [Gm7]moon is the [C7]only light we'll [F]see [C7]

No I [F]won't be afraid, no I [Dm]won't be afraid

Just as [Gm7]long as you [C7]stand, stand by [F]me

Chorus

So [C7]darling, darling, [F]stand by me

Oh, [Dm]stand by me

Oh [Gm7]stand, [C7]stand by me, [F]stand by me [C7]

Verse 2

If the [F]sky that we look upon

[Dm]Should tumble and fall

And the [Gm7]mountain should [C7]crumble to the [F]sea [C7]

I won't [F]cry, I won't cry, no I [Dm]won't shed a tear

Just as [Gm7]long as you [C7]stand, stand by [F]me

Chorus

So [C7]darling, darling, [F]stand by me

Oh, [Dm]stand by me

Oh [Gm7]stand, [C7]stand by me, [F]stand by me [C7]

(Repeat as often as needed)

A timeless love song about devotion and support through difficult times. One of the most covered songs in popular music history.