Question about Keys - will these chords work with a capo?

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@SueLeamy

in G with the CAPO on the second fret. … converts this to the Key of A…

Yes

Some new guitar friends … are playing Stand by me in the Key of A. If I am playing G, Em, C, D and G capo on 2nd fret and they are playing in the key of A A, F#m, D and E … will this sound ok?

Yes

And you have more options too.
Check this topic for a whole world of using the capo and playing in the same key.

Using a capo to stay in the same key

Using a capo – playing different chord shapes and staying in the same key A capo is a guitarist’s friend. A capo can be used to change the key of any given chord progression. This involves playing the exact same chord shapes but placing the capo somewhere on the neck away from the nut to change the key. This has the effect of raising the pitch. This is how many people think of using the capo - changing the pitch to suit a vocalist’s range. Of course, if a song already requires a capo, it is po…