R&B
Stand by Me Progression (I–VIm–IV–V) Chord Progression
Ben E. King's classic. Simple and beautiful progression.
- soul
- classic
- simple
Roman numerals
- I
- VIm
- IV
- V
Roman numerals give each chord’s position relative to the key’s tonic, so the progression sounds the same in any key.
Chords by key
Key of C
C – Am – F – G
Key of G
G – Em – C – D
Key of D
D – Bm – G – A