Stand By Me bass tabs
The Temptations — Stand By Me
Interpreted by Martin Ljunggren, Sweden.
FINGER TAPPED, DO NOT USE PLECTRUM!!
/ = Slide up to 2 from 4.
. = mute the tone for a deeper sound (not necessary though)
X on top of lyrics = Repeat Song Tabs
Intro, play once.
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Verse and Refrain
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Verse "stretched out" with lyrics.
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When the night has come, and the land is dark
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And the moon is the only light we'll see
LYRICS:
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When the night has come, and the land is dark
And the moon is the only light we'll see
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No I won't be afraid, No I won't be afraid
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
refrain:
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So darlin', darlin', stand by me
Oh, stand by me
Oh, stand, stand by me, stand by me
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If the sky we look upon, should trumble and fall
Or the mountain should crumble to the sea
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I won't cry, I won't cry
No I won't shed a tear
Just as long as you stand, stand by me.
Refrain:
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Whenever you're in trouble won't you stand by me
Oh stand by me, Oh stand by me, stand by me
repeat from whenever you're...
And fade
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TIP: Buy the whole song, listen to it, and play to it. It is a real novice song, but
for the ultimate beginners, it is a good learning and practice song, as it is easy
played but still has some tempo and finger—shifting.
bigbasstabs.
Learn to Play Stand By Me on Bass Guitar
If you’re new to playing bass guitar or just looking for a fun new song to add to your repertoire, Stand By Me is a classic choice that’s perfect for all skill levels. While the bass line in this song is simple, it’s effective and instantly recognizable. Plus, with our easy to read bass tabs, you’ll be able to learn it quickly and accurately.
Here’s everything you need to know to start playing Stand By Me on bass guitar:
Stand By Me Bass Tabs
Before we get started, here are a few things to keep in mind:
- These tabs are meant to be played on a four-string bass guitar tuned E-A-D-G.
- The numbers on the tabs represent which fret to play, with 0 being an open string.
- Each line of the tab corresponds with a string on your bass guitar, with the bottom line representing the E string and the top line representing the G string.
- The rhythm of the song can be represented with the letters “q” for quarter notes and “h” for half notes. For example, “1h3q” would mean play the first fret for two beats and then the third fret for one beat.
E |--------------------------------------------------------------|
B |--7q-----7q-----7q-----5h7q--5h7q-----7q-----5h7q--5h7q-----|
G |--------9-----9-----9-----------------9-----9----------------|
E |--------------------------------------------------------------|
B |--7q-----7q-----7q-----6h7q--6h7q-----7q-----6h7q--6h7q-----|
G |--------9-----9-----9-----------------9-----9----------------|
E |--------------------------------------------------------------|
B |--7q-----7q-----7q-----5h7q--5h7q-----7q-----5h7q--5h7q-----|
G |--------9-----9-----9-----------------9-----9----------------|
E |--------------------------------------------------------------|
B |--------------------------------------------------------------|
G |--7q-----7q-----7q-----7q-----9q-----9q-----9q-----7q--------|
And that’s it! Those are all of the notes you need to play Stand By Me on bass guitar. With a little practice, you’ll be able to play along with the song and sound just like the record.
Final Thoughts
Stand By Me is a timeless song that’s perfect for bass guitar players of all skill levels. With our easy to read bass tabs, you’ll be able to learn the song quickly and accurately. Remember to take your time and practice slowly at first, gradually increasing your speed until you can play along with the recording.
Whether you’re playing alone or jamming with friends, Stand By Me is a great addition to your bass guitar repertoire. So grab your bass and start playing today!