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Capo 3, Standard Tuning
[Verse 1]
        C
We were kids
C                        D
Lookin' out into nothin'
Em/F#         Em            D
Lookin' for a way to get around at night
        C
We were kids
C                       D
Holdin' out for a dream
Em
We were born to be wild and free
        D
Or sit alone online
[Pre-Chorus 1]
                  C
But I don't wanna wait
C                           D
Sit the other side of these flood lights
C
Dreaming up a way to escape
D      Em
Anyone around?
Em                                D
Get me mission control, give me a sound on the radio
[Chorus]
     Em         D
Stand up and be counted
          G           Cmaj7
Before we slip away out here
           Em       D           G  G/F#
Before we slip away, slip away
Em          D
Don't ever doubt it
    G         D       Cmaj7
Even if we're surrounded
            Em    D         G
Don't wanna slip away, slip away
[Refrain]
Cma7    D Em   D
[Verse 2]
        C
We were Kings
C                           D
We were Queens of an empire
Em
We were made out on these streets
        D
We were all desire
[Pre-Chorus 2]
                   C
So, if we're gonna break
C                             D
If we're gonna tumble in the gunfire
C
Promise we'll be side by side
D                Em
Say you'll be there when the school gates close
                 D
Say you'll be there when the rest don't show
[Chorus]
     Em         D
Stand up and be counted
          G           Cmaj7
Before we slip away out here
           Em       D           G  G/F#
Before we slip away, slip away
Em          D
Don't ever doubt it
         G         D      Cmaj7
Not even if we're surrounded
            Em    D          G
Don't wanna slip away, slip away
[Instrumental break]
Cmaj7    D   Em Em/F# Em/G   D
Cmaj7    D   Em    D
C       D7    Em/G    G
[Bridge]
         C
High on hope and high on fear
        D7
We were heartbreak of the year
        Em/G                      G
We were stackin' up to fall (oh, oh)
        C
We were summers in the street
        D7
We were sunlight through the trees
        Em/G                          G
We were born for silver screens (oh, oh)
        C
We were whispers in the dark
        D7
We were sleeping under stars
         Em/G                        G
Singing, "all of this is ours" (oh oh)
        C
We were rollercoaster screams
         D7
'Til our hearts burst at the seams
           Em/G                     G
We're not gonna let it all go up in smoke
[Instrumental]
Cmaj7  Em  D7  Em/G   G
[Outro]
      C
So stand up and be counted
            D7
Before we slip away out here
           Em/G           G
Before we slip away, slip away
C  D7  Em/G   G
C Em D7  Em/F# Em  G

Stand Up chords and lyrics

Free chords for Stand Up by James Bay. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Capo 3, Standard Tuning
[Verse 1]
[Pre-Chorus 1]
[Chorus]
[Refrain]
Cma7    D Em   D
[Verse 2]
[Pre-Chorus 2]
[Chorus]
[Instrumental break]
Cmaj7    D   Em Em/F# Em/G   D
Cmaj7    D   Em    D
C       D7    Em/G    G
[Bridge]
[Instrumental]
Cmaj7  Em  D7  Em/G   G
[Outro]
C  D7  Em/G   G
C Em D7  Em/F# Em  G

Stand Up Chords by James Bay

Learn how to play Stand Up by James Bay with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Stand Up chords”, “Stand Up guitar chords”, or “James Bay Stand Up 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 Stand Up chords and for experienced players who want accurate Stand Up lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, D, Em/F#, Em, G, Cmaj7.

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Can I transpose "Stand Up" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Stand Up"?

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

Is "Stand Up" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Stand Up" by James Bay with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by James Bay below.

What key is "Stand Up" in?

The chords for "Stand Up" show the original chord names (including C, D, Em/F#, Em, G, Cmaj7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.