STAND BY ME
As recorded by Def Leppard
(2025 release)

[Intro]
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[Verse 1]
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When the night has come
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 And the land is dark
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And the moon is the only light we'll see
A
No, I won't be afraid
      F#m
No, I won't be afraid
        D           E            A
Just as long as you stand, stand by me

[Chorus]
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So darlin', darlin', stand by me
   F#m
Oh, stand by me
           D
Oh, stand, now
E            A
Stand by me, stand by me

[Verse 2]
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If the sky that we look upon
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 Should tumble and fall
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And the mountains should crumble to the sea
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I won't cry, I won't cry
      F#m
No, I won't shed a tear
        D           E            A
Just as long as you stand, stand by me

[Chorus]
A
So darlin', darlin', stand by me
   F#m
Oh, stand by me
           D
Oh, stand, now
E            A
Stand by me, stand by me

[Instrumental Break]
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[Out-Chorus]
A
So darlin', darlin', stand by me
   F#m
Oh, stand by me
            D
Woah, stand now
E            A
Stand by me, stand by me
A
Whenever you're in trouble, won't you stand by me?
   F#m
Oh, stand by me
          D
Oh, stand now
E            A
Stand by me, stand by me
A
Whenever you're in trouble, won't you stand by me?
   F#m
Oh, stand by me