R.E.M. - Stand: Guitar Chords
Learn to play "Stand" on your guitar with our chord guide. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.
Chorus: E A B Stand in the place where you live Now face north E A Think about direction B Wonder why you haven't before E A B Now stand in the place where you work Now face west E A Think about the place where you live B Wonder why you haven't before E A E B If you are confused check with the sun E A G B Carry a compass to help you along E A E B Your feet are going to be on the ground E A G B Your head is there to move you around Chorus Your feet are going to be on the ground Your head is there to move you around If wishes were trees, the trees would be falling Listen to reason, the season is calling Chorus If wishes were trees, the trees would be falling Listen to reason, reason is calling Your feet are going to be on the ground Your head is there to move you around So stand (Stand!) Now face north Think about direction Wonder why you haven't before Now stand (Stand!) Now face west Think about the place where you live Wonder why you haven't Chorus: F# B C# Stand in the place where you live Now face north F# B Think about direction C# Wonder why you haven't before F# B C# Now stand in the place where you work Now face west F# B Think about the place where you live C# Wonder why you haven't before G# C# D# Stand in the place where you are C# (now face north) G# C# D# Stand in the place where you are C# (now face west) G# C# D# Stand in the place where you are C# (Your feet are going to be on the ground) G# C# D# Stand in the place where you are C# (Your head is there to move you around) G# So stand You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsA  C#  D#  E  F#  G  G#  B  Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "Stand" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Stand" by R.E.M..