Stand by Me Chords
by Ben E. King
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About Stand by Me
Stand by Me is one of the most enduring love songs ever recorded, built on a simple four-chord bass line that has been copied countless times. Ben E. King co-wrote the song with legendary songwriters Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. The song experienced a massive revival in 1986 when it was used as the title track for the Rob Reiner film, sending it back to the top 10 twenty-five years after its original release.
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Tips for Playing Stand by Me
The famous bass line follows A-F#m-D-E-A — learn this pattern first
The entire song uses just four chords: A-F#m-D-E repeating
Use fingerpicking to mimic the iconic bass line while playing chords above
The rhythm is steady and unhurried — don't rush the groove
This song works beautifully as a solo fingerstyle arrangement
Fun Facts About Stand by Me
The bass line is considered one of the most recognizable in pop music history
The song returned to the top 10 in 1986 — 25 years after its original release
It has been covered over 400 times by artists in virtually every genre
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