To learn Seal - Stand By Me chords, your practice should emphasize these chord progressions: F#m, E, A, D, A, F#m, E, D, E, Bm, E, F#m and D. Ease into the song by practicing at 53 BPM before reaching the track's full tempo of 108 BPM. With the song's key of A Major, set your capo to fit your vocal range and chord choice.