Stand By Me Chords
Here are the chords for “Stand By Me” by Ben E King — in the key of A (A, F#m, D and E7). It's an easy, beginner-friendly arrangement using common open chords. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.
Chords for Stand By Me
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About Stand By Me
Ben E King's “Stand By Me” is a pop track that guitarists love to cover. This arrangement uses 4 chords — A, F#m, D and E7 — with the progression centred on A, F#m and D. Because it sticks to common open shapes, it's a great choice for beginners and campfire sing-alongs. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.
Stand By Me — FAQ
What key is “Stand By Me” in?
“Stand By Me” by Ben E King is in the key of A. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.
What chords do I need to play “Stand By Me”?
“Stand By Me” uses 4 chords: A, F#m, D and E7.
Is “Stand By Me” easy to play on guitar?
Yes — “Stand By Me” is rated easy and uses common open chords, so beginners can pick it up quickly.
Who sings “Stand By Me”?
“Stand By Me” is performed by Ben E King.
Is there a play-along video for “Stand By Me”?
Yes — a YouTube video is embedded on this page so you can play along at full tempo.
What genre is “Stand By Me”?
“Stand By Me” is categorised as Pop.
