Is Free Chord Book really free?

Yes. Free Chord Book is 100% free with no sign-up required. Access 670,000+ guitar chords, tabs, and lyrics for every song you want to learn.

How do I transpose chords to a different key?

Open any song and use the transpose buttons to move every chord up or down by half-steps. Perfect for singers who need a different key or capo players.

Can I see chord diagrams while I play?

Yes. Tap any chord in a song to instantly see its interactive guitar chord diagram, including alternate fingerings and variations.

What's the difference between guitar chords and guitar tabs?

Chords show you which strings to strum together (great for rhythm playing and singing). Tabs (tablature) show you exact note-by-note fingerings, which is great for solos, riffs, and fingerpicking.

Does Free Chord Book work on mobile?

Yes. Free Chord Book is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops. Use auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Is there a built-in guitar tuner?

Yes. Free Chord Book includes a free online guitar tuner that uses your microphone and YIN pitch detection for accurate tuning in standard and alternate tunings.

How many songs are available?

Over 670,000 songs with chords, tabs, and lyrics — covering every genre, from rock and pop to country, indie, folk, and Hebrew songs.

Is Free Chord Book a good alternative to Ultimate Guitar?

Yes. Free Chord Book is a fast, ad-free, 100% free alternative to Ultimate Guitar with interactive chord diagrams, instant transpose, auto-scroll, and a built-in tuner — no account required.

Standing By

Chords5.070 votes

Listen on

YouTube Spotify Apple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Capo 1
[Intro] 
      F C   G        F C   G
Uhuhuhuhuhuhuh Uhuhuhuhuhuhuh
[Verse 1]
C
I counted the stars tonight,
C                    F
Oh how they shine so bright,
   C                     F                C
I gather them all, so we perfectly align
C
While we gaze from far away.
C                         F
And separately watch the day
     C                 F              C
Come rising across the horizon in our minds.
[Chorus]
          F   C
But now I know,
            F    C
My heart is strong,
          F    C
Where you belong
         G
Is by my side.
            F   C
So will you hold,
               F   C
'cause time is cold,
            F  C
But in your soul
             G
I'm standing by.
C   F   C G      F   C G
Ohohohohohoh ohohohohohoh
[Verse 1]
C
I have waited a thousand years,
                        F
And now that tomorrow's here,
       C
I will shout from the mountain top
F                 C
Our hearts belong near.
C
And we've traveled land and sea,
                       F
Our beacon the love we keep,
    C
But when we unite,
          F                   C
This will all have been our dream.
[Chorus]
C          F   C
And now we know,
               F    C
Our hearts are strong,
         F    C
Where we belong
           G
Is side by side.
             F   C
And so we'll hold
           F    C
Each other close,
           F   C
And in our souls
               G
We're standing by.
  F   C  G     F   C  G
Ohohohohohoh ohohohohohoh
F    C     F    C
Ohohohohoh ohohohohoh
F    C    G
Ohohohohohoh ohohohohoh
  F    C F      C       F      C        G
Ohohoh ohohohohohohoh ohohohohohohoh ohohoh
[Chorus]
G           F   C
And so we'll hold
           F    C
Each other close
               F   C
And then we'll know
               G
We're standing by.

Standing By chords and lyrics

Free chords for Standing By by Pentatonix. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Capo 1
[Intro] 
[Verse 1]
[Chorus]
[Verse 1]
[Chorus]
[Chorus]

Standing By Chords by Pentatonix

Learn how to play Standing By by Pentatonix with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Standing By chords”, “Standing By guitar chords”, or “Pentatonix Standing By chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Standing By chords and for experienced players who want accurate Standing By lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include F, C, G.

Frequently asked questions about Standing By

How do I play "Standing By" by Pentatonix on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Standing By" by Pentatonix on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Standing By" by Pentatonix free?

Yes. The chords for "Standing By" by Pentatonix are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Standing By" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Standing By" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Standing By"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Standing By" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Standing By" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Standing By" by Pentatonix with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Pentatonix below.

What key is "Standing By" in?

The chords for "Standing By" show the original chord names (including F, C, G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.