Gospel Songs

Christian lyrics with chords for guitar, banjo, mandolin etc.

Words and music: Charles A.Tindley (1856-1933)
Stand by Me

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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
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Like a ship upon the sea,
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Thou who rulest wind and water 
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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.