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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

C# E F#
When the night
C# E
Has come
a b C# b a
And the land is dark
a b C# b a
And the moon
e C# C# D C# b
Is the only
C# a f# e
Light we'll see

C# E F#
No , I won't
C# E F#
Be afraid
C# D C# b a b C#
No , I won't
b b a
Be afraid
e C# C# D C# b
Just as long
a C# b a
As you stand
C# b a a
Stand by me

F# F# E E A G# G# F# E F#
And darling , darling , stand
F# F#
by me
F# E C# b a b C#
Oh , now , now , stand
b a b
by me
C# b a
Oh , Stand
C# b a
Stand by me
C# b a
Stand by me

C# E F#
If the sky
C# E E F# E
That we look upon
e C# C# b a
Should tumble and fall
a b C# b a
And the mountain
C# C# b a
Should crumble
a b a
To the sea

C# E F#
I won't cry
C# F# F#
I won't cry
E F# E C# b a b C#
No , I won't cry
b b a
Shed a tear
a b C# b a
Just as long
a C# b a
As you stand
C# b a a
Stand by me

F# E E A G# G# F# E F#
And darling , darling stand
F# F#
By me
F# E C# b a b a
Oh , stand
b a
by me
F# C# b a
Oh , Stand by me
C# b a
Stand by me
C# b a
Stand by me , yeah
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F# E E A G# G# F# E F#
Darling , darling ,
F# F#
By me
F# E C# b a b a
Oh , stand
C# b a
by me
C# a b
stand by me
C# a b
Stand by me
C# b a
Oh , stand by me

F# F# E E F# A G# F#
Whenever you're in trouble Won't you
F# F#
stand by me?
F# E C# b a b C#
Oh , now , now , stand
C# b a
by me
C# a b
Oh , stand now
C# a b
Stand by me
C# a b
Stand by me