Verse C F When the storms of life are raging G7 C Stand by me When the storms of life are raging G7 Stand by me C When the world is tossing me F D7 Like a ship out on the sea C G7 Thou who rulest wind and water C Stand by me F When I'm growing old and feeble G7 C Stand by me When I'm growing old and feeble G7 Stand by me C When I do the best I can F D7 And my friends misunderstand C G7 Thou who never lost a battle C Stand by me G7 Thou who never lost a battle C Stand by me