Stand by Me

This file is the author's own work and represents their interpretation of the song. You may only use this file for private study, scholarship, or research.

Words and music: Charles A.Tindley (1856-1933)
From: Guitar Picker - www.gospelmusic.org.uk
Stand by Me

         E
When the storms of life are raging
A        E
Stand by me;

When the storms of life are raging

Stand by me;

When the world is tossing me
                 G#7  C#m
Like a ship upon the sea,
         E
Thou who rulest wind and water
B7       E
Stand by me.


In the midst of tribulation
Stand by me;
In the midst of tribulation
Stand by me.
When the hosts of sin assail,
And my strength begins to fail,
Thou who never lost a battle
Stand by me.


In the midst of faults and failures
Stand by me;
In the midst of faults and failures
Stand by me;
When I’ve done the best I can,
And my friends misunderstand,
Thou who knowest all about me
Stand by me.


When I’m growing old and feeble
Stand by me;
When I’m growing old and feeble
Stand by me;
When my life becomes a burden,
And I’m nearing chilly Jordan,
O Thou Lily of the Valley
Stand by me.

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