Stand By Me Chords
Key A
118 BPM
Capo 0
The core chords below have been checked against published sources. Any synchronized timeline is an automatic estimate.
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Chords in this song
Chords for Stand By Me by Ben E. King. The checked core chords are A, F#m, D, E. Press play to follow the automatic chord timeline, or click a chord to jump there.
How to play Stand By Me
A is the sounding key listed for this recording.
Difficulty: Easy — mostly open chords, with F#m as the one tricky shape.
Classic I-vi-IV-V. Amaj7/Eadd9 are decoration, not real chords.
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Chord progression through the song
The core chords below have been checked against published sources. Any synchronized timeline is an automatic estimate.
Frequently asked
What key is Stand By Me in?
Stand By Me by Ben E. King is in the key of A, at around 118 BPM.
What chords do I need for Stand By Me?
The checked core chords are A, F#m, D, E.
Is Stand By Me good for beginners?
Easy. Mostly open chords, with F#m as the one tricky shape.