This is how i learned to play it. I actually just listened to the song, then i figured
out with the chords and also, heres my intro tab.
(intro)
e------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
B------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
G------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A-5-5--0-4-5-5---0-4-5-5---5-4-2-2--0-2-2--2-0--------2-0-0--0-4-5-5---0-4-5-5-|
E----------------------------------------------3-3--3--------------------------|
[ Tab from: http://www.guitaretab.com/b/ben-e-king/225738.html ]
As for the song...I just repeat the same chord progression over and over.
BEN E. KING - STAND BY ME
D Bm G A D
D
When the night has come
Bm
And the land is dark
G A D
And the moon is the only light we'll see
D
No, I won't be afraid,
FBm
No, I won't be afraid
G A D
Just as long as you stand, stand by me.
Chorus:
D
So, darling, darling, stand by me,
Bm
Oh, stand by me.
G A D
Oh, stand, stand by me,
Stand by me.
If the sea that we look upon
Should tumble and fall
Or the mountain should crumble in 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.
