Stand by Me was inspired by a traditional gospel song and was written by Ben E. King along with the legendary songwriters Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. Initially intended for The Drifters who rejected it, Ben E. King decided to record it as a solo artist. Released in 1961, it not only achieved great success but also became one of the most covered and recognized songs of the 20th century, gaining further popularity in the 1980s after featuring in ... See more [+] the film of the same name.
Key: G
GEm When the night has come and the land is da- rk CDG And the mo- on is the on- ly light we'll see GEm No, I wo - n't be af- raid, no, I won't be af- raid CDG Just as long as you st- and, stand by me. So darlin', darlin'
GEm stand by me, oh now stand by me, CDG stand by me, stand by me.
GEm If the sky that we look up-on should tumble and fall CDG And the mount- ain should crumble to the sea GEm I won't cry, I won't cry, no, I won't shed a tear CDG Just as long as you stand, stand by me. And darling, darling
GEm stand by me, oh now stand by me, CDG stand by me, stand by me.
GEm CDG GEm CDG
GEm Stand by me, oh now stand by me, CDG stand by me, stand by me.