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A B C DO RE MI Sa Re Ga 1 2 3

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Stand By Me


"Stand By Me" by Ben E. King is a timeless R&B and soul classic originally performed in the key of A major. Released in 1961, the song has become an enduring anthem of love and friendship. Ben E. King, an American singer-songwriter, is both the interpreter and co-composer of the song, along with Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. Notably, "Stand By Me" has been covered by numerous artists and featured in various films and television shows, solidifying its status as a cultural icon. The melody is characterized by King's rich baritone vocals and a memorable bassline, creating a soulful and uplifting atmosphere that resonates with audiences across generations.

escala: La Maior
Stand By Me - Ben E . Kin

DO# MI FA#
When the night
DO# MI
Has come
la si DO# si la
And the land is dark
la si DO# si la
And the moon
mi DO# DO# RE DO# si
Is the only
DO# la fa# mi
Light we'll see

DO# MI FA#
No , I won't
DO# MI FA#
Be afraid
DO# RE DO# si la si DO#
No , I won't
si si la
Be afraid
mi DO# DO# RE DO# si
Just as long
la DO# si la
As you stand
DO# si la la
Stand by me

FA# FA# MI MI LA SOL# SOL# FA# MI FA#
And darling , darling , stand
FA# FA#
by me
FA# MI DO# si la si DO#
Oh , now , now , stand
si la si
by me
DO# si la
Oh , Stand
DO# si la
Stand by me
DO# si la
Stand by me

DO# MI FA#
If the sky
DO# MI MI FA# MI
That we look upon
mi DO# DO# si la
Should tumble and fall
la si DO# si la
And the mountain
DO# DO# si la
Should crumble
la si la
To the sea

DO# MI FA#
I won't cry
DO# FA# FA#
I won't cry
MI FA# MI DO# si la si DO#
No , I won't cry
si si la
Shed a tear
la si DO# si la
Just as long
la DO# si la
As you stand
DO# si la la
Stand by me

FA# MI MI LA SOL# SOL# FA# MI FA#
And darling , darling stand
FA# FA#
By me
FA# MI DO# si la si la
Oh , stand
si la
by me
FA# DO# si la
Oh , Stand by me
DO# si la
Stand by me
DO# si la
Stand by me , yeah
- - - solo - - -

FA# MI MI LA SOL# SOL# FA# MI FA#
Darling , darling ,
FA# FA#
By me
FA# MI DO# si la si la
Oh , stand
DO# si la
by me
DO# la si
stand by me
DO# la si
Stand by me
DO# si la
Oh , stand by me

FA# FA# MI MI FA# LA SOL# FA#
Whenever you're in trouble Won't you
FA# FA#
stand by me?
FA# MI DO# si la si DO#
Oh , now , now , stand
DO# si la
by me
DO# la si
Oh , stand now
DO# la si
Stand by me
DO# la si
Stand by me