Stand By Me Bass Tabs - The Temptations @ BigBassTabs.com

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.

G———————————————————————————————————————————————————
D———————————————————————————————————————————————————
A——5———5——————0—4—5———5—————5—4/2———2———0——2—2——————
E———————————————————————————————————————————————————


G———————————————————————————————————————————————————
D——————3.——3.——3.———————————————————————————————————
A——2—0———————————2—0———0———0—4—5———5———0—4—5———5————
E———————————————————————————————————————————————————

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Verse and Refrain


G———————————————————————————————————————————————————
D———————————————————————————————————————————————————
A———0—4—5———5———0—4—5———5—————5—4—2———2———0——2—2————
E———————————————————————————————————————————————————


G———————————————————————————————————————————————————
D——————3.——3.——3.———————————————————————————————————
A——2—0———————————2—0———0———0—4—5———5———0—4—5———5————
E———————————————————————————————————————————————————




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Verse "stretched out" with lyrics.


G———————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D———————————————————————————————————————————————————————
A———0—4—5———5——————————0—4—5———5—————5—4—2———2———0——2—2—
E———————————————————————————————————————————————————————
    When the night     has come,             and the land is dark

G———————————————————————————————————————————————————————
D——————3.——3.————3.—————————————————————————————————————
A——2—0—————————————2—0———0—————0—4—5———5———0—4—5———5————
E———————————————————————————————————————————————————————
   And the moon  is the only   light we'll see






LYRICS:
X
When the night has come, and the land is dark


And the moon is the only light we'll see

X
No I won't be afraid, No I won't be afraid


Just as long as you stand, stand by me

refrain:

X
So darlin', darlin', stand by me


Oh, stand by me


Oh, stand, stand by me, stand by me

X
If the sky we look upon, should trumble and fall


Or the mountain should crumble to the sea

X
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:

X
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.



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How to Read Bass Tabs

Bass tablature (tabs) is an easy way to learn songs without needing to read traditional sheet music. Here’s a quick guide to understanding the symbols and techniques commonly found in tabs:

1. The Basics

Strings and Frets:
Each line in a tab represents a string on your bass:
- The top line is the highest-pitched string (G on a 4-string bass).
- The bottom line is the lowest-pitched string (E on a 4-string bass).
Numbers on the lines indicate which fret to press. For example:
```
G|-------------------|

D|-------------------|

A|---3---------------|

E|-------------------|

            
```
This means you play the 3rd fret on the A string.

2. Common Techniques

Hammer-On (h):
Play the first note by picking it, then press down on a higher fret with another finger without picking again.
```
G|-------------------|

D|-------5h7---------|

            
```
Pull-Off (p):
Pluck a note and then "pull off" your finger to let a lower fret ring.
```
G|-------------------|

D|-------7p5---------|

            
```
Slide (/ or \):
Move your finger up (/) or down (\) the fretboard while maintaining pressure.
```
G|-------------------|

D|-------5/7---------|

            
```

3. Advanced Techniques

Bend (b): Push the string up or down to raise the pitch. Example: G|-------7b9---------|
Vibrato (~): Shake the string slightly after playing a note to create a vibrating sound. Example: G|-------7~----------|
Muted Notes (x): Rest your finger lightly on the string without pressing a fret and pluck for a percussive "click" sound.

4. Rhythm and Timing

Tabs don’t always indicate timing, so listen to the song while reading the tab. Wider spaces between numbers mean longer pauses, while closer numbers indicate quicker notes.

5. Slap and Pop

Slap (s): Strike the string with the side of your thumb for a percussive sound.
Pop (p): Pull the string away from the fretboard and let it snap back.

Practice Makes Perfect

Tabs are a great tool to learn songs, but mastering the techniques takes practice. Listen carefully to the original track and play along to lock in the rhythm. Don’t rush — smooth, accurate playing is more important than speed. Happy jamming! 🎸

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The Temptations — Stand By Me bass tabs