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Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)
Difficulty: Intermediate
Intro:
D F#m G E D A
Verse 1:
D A
When the storms of life are raging
D Dm D
Stand by me
F#m Bm
When the storms of life are raging
Em7 A
Stand by me
D F#m
When the world is tossing me
G E7
Like a ship out on the sea
D A
Thou who rulest wind and water
D
Stand by me
Verse 2:
A
When I'm growing old and feeble
D G D
Stand by me
F#m Bm
When I'm growing old and feeble
Em7 A7
Stand by me
D F#m
When I do the best I can
G E
And my friends misunderstand
D A
Thou who never lost a battle
D G D
Stand by me
A
Thou who never lost a battle
D A D
Stand by me
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Last Updated: March 28, 2026