How To Play Stand By Me by Ben E King

This song is perfect if you’re a beginner making your first attempt at learning songs on guitar. From start to finish it’s just one chord progression that goes around and around plus the strumming pattern never changes either. Pretty sweet.

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  1. Hi Paul, Just wanted to tell you that I’m learning stand by me I’m about half way thru it’s a great song. Already know heart of gold but have to play it a little smoother,I’m sure it will come.These vids are great I’m sure you are helping a lot of newbie’s like myself, keep up the great work, you make it easy for us.BY the way your guitar is a Martin d-18 with the pick ups am I correct? I have a d-16 no pick ups.Again thanks so much for your help

  2. Hi
    Just wanted to let you know that I am trying to learn guitar finally after all these years, I am a 52 year old grandmother who has always wanted to learn. So maybe with your help an the grace of god, my dreams will come true. I am going to be a little slower catching on I’m sure. But will try my best. Thanks

  3. I don’t see a link to the tabs on the page I’m viewing the video.

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