xThis song is very easy to play.
All the D-chords can be played as D7.
To play along with Lennon's recording use a capo 2nd fret.
[Intro]
| G | % | Em | % | C | D | G | % |
[Verse]
G Em
When the night has come and the land is dark
C D G
And the moon is the only light we'll see
G Em
No I won't be afraid, no I, I won't be afraid
C D G
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
[Chorus]
G
And darling, darling, stand by me
Em
Oh nah, nah, stand by me
C D G
Stand by me, stand by me
[Verse]
G Em
If the sky that we look upon should tumble and fall
C D G
and the mountains should crumble to the sea
G Em
I won't cry. I won't cry, no I, I won't shed a tear
C D G
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
[Chorus]
G
And darling, darling, stand by me
Em
Oh nah, nah, stand by me
C D G
Stand by me, stand by me, stand by me-ee yeah
[Instrumental]
| G | % | Em | % | C | D | G | % |
| G | % | Em | % | C | D | G | % |
[Chorus]
G
Whenever you're in trouble won't you stand by me
Em
Oh nah, nah, stand by me
C D G
Oh, stand by me, stand by me, stand by me
G
Darling, darling, stand by me - hee
Em
Stand by me
C D G (fade out)
Oh, stand by me, stand by me, stand by me - hee, hee
