Stand By Me – Ben E King (1961)
Intro: Bass line (8 bars)
A A F#m F#m D E A A
Verse 1:
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, so darlin' darlin'
Chorus: (Add high riff)
A A F#m F#m D E A A
Stand by me, oh stand by me, oh stand by me, stand by me
Verse 2: (chord pattern x2, add oohs)
If the sky that we look upon, should tumble and fall
Or the mountains should crumble to the sea
I won't cry, I won't cry, no I won't shed a tear
Just as long as you stand, stand by me, and darlin' darlin'
Chorus 2: (Chord pattern x 1, add high riff)
Stand by me, oh stand by me
Oh stand now, stand by me, stand by me,
Instrumental: (Chord pattern x 2)
Chorus 3: (Chord pattern x 2, add high riff)
And darlin', darlin', stand by me, oh stand by me
Oh, stand now, stand by me, stand by me, whenever you're in trouble won't you
Stand by me, oh stand, by me, woah stand now, oh stand, stand by me (fades out)
Ukulele Chord Shapes
3 String Guitar chords
Strumming/rhythm pattern
Ukulele Riff
Play staccato
Guitar riff (high riff)
Play accented, and a little staccato
Bass riff
Play lightly, with staccato
