Key: A Β· Capo: 2nd fret Β· Difficulty: Beginner Β· Chords: G, Em, D, C Β· Strumming: DU DU DU DU
|G | | |Em | | |C |D | |G |
[Verse 1]
G When the night has come Em And the land is dark C D G And the moon is the only light we see G Em No I won't be afraid, no I won't, I won't be afraid C D G Just as long as you stand, stand by me
[Chorus]
D G Em So darlin', darlin', stand by me, oh, stand by me C D G Oh, stand, stand by me, stand by me
[Verse 2]
G F# Em If the sky that we look upon (ah-oo) Em Should tumble and fall C D G The mountain should crumble to the sea G Em I won't cry, I won't cry, no, I won't shed a tear C D G Just as long as you stand, stand by me
[Chorus]
D G Em And darlin', darlin', stand by me, oh, stand by me C D G Oh, stand now, stand by me, stand by me
[Guitar Solo]
G Em C D G Em C D G
[Chorus]
D G And darlin', darlin', stand by me, stand by me Em C D G Oh, stand by me, oh, stand now, stand by me, stand by me
[Outro]
G Whenever you're in trouble won't you stand by me Em Oh, stand by me C D G Oh, stand now, stand by me, stand by me
Stand By Me Track Info
- Song: Stand By Me
- Artist: Imagine Dragons
- Produced by Ben McKee, Daniel Platzman, Wayne Sermon, Dan Reynolds & Imagine Dragons
- Album: Covers
βΉοΈ About This Song
Learn to play βStand By Me Chordsβ by Imagine Dragons. Easy Guitar Chords with Strumming Patterns.
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Stand By Me Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard (EADGBE)
- Key: A
- Capo: 2nd fret
- Chords: G, Em, D, C
- Suggested Strumming: DU DU DU DU
D= Down Stroke, U = Up Stroke, N.C= No Chords
Stand By Me Chords Structures
| Capo β 2nd fret | No Capo |
| G β 320003 Em β 022000 D β xx0232 C β x32010 | A β x02220 F#m β 244222 C β x32010 D β xx0232 |
[Intro]
β Frequently Asked Questions
What key is STAND BY ME CHORDS AND STRUMMING by Imagine Dragons in?
STAND BY ME CHORDS AND STRUMMING by Imagine Dragons is in the key of A.
What chords do I need for STAND BY ME CHORDS AND STRUMMING by Imagine Dragons?
You need G, Em, D, C to play STAND BY ME CHORDS AND STRUMMING by Imagine Dragons.
Do I need a capo for STAND BY ME CHORDS AND STRUMMING by Imagine Dragons?
Yes, place a capo on the 2nd fret to play STAND BY ME CHORDS AND STRUMMING by Imagine Dragons.
How hard is STAND BY ME CHORDS AND STRUMMING by Imagine Dragons to play on guitar?
STAND BY ME CHORDS AND STRUMMING by Imagine Dragons is rated Beginner. It uses simple open chords and is great for new players.