Always On Your Side

by Sheryl Crow and Sting

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My (F)yes And ter ’ry are all boxed up

and neat ly put a way,

But my but ev ’ry now and (Dm)then, you come to mind.

’Cause you were al ways (F)wait ing to be (Dm)picked to play the game,

but when your (Bb)name was called, you (Csus)found a (C)place to hide,

when you (Bb)knew that I was al ways on your side.

(Bb)years.

(F)yes And ev ’ry was eas y then,

so sweet and in no cent.

But my but de mons and my (Dm)an gels re ap peared.

’Cause Leav ing on ly (F)trac es of the (Dm)man you thought I’d be.

but Too af (Bb)raid to hear the (Csus)words I’d (C)al ways feared,

leav ing (Bb)you with on ly ques tions all your these (Bb)years.

But is there some place far a way, some (A)place where all is clear,

eas y to start o ver with the (G)ones you hold so dear?

(F)Or, (Bb)are you left to wan der

all a (Eb)lone e ter nal ly?

(Bb)This (Gm7)is n’t how it’s real ly meant to be.

No, it (Gm7)is n’t how it’s real ly meant to be.

Well, they say that love is in the (F)air.

Nev er is it clear

(Dm)how to pull it close and make it stay.

(F)But (Bb)but ter flies are free to fly, (F)and (Dm)so they fly a way,

(F)and I’m (Bb)left to car ry on and (C)won der why.

E ven (Bb)through it all, I’m (Csus)al ways (C)on your side.

But is there some place far a way, some (A)place where all is clear,

eas y to start o ver with the (G)ones you hold so dear?

(F)Or, (Bb)are you left to wan der

all a (Eb)lone e ter nal ly?

(Bb)This (Gm7)is n’t how it’s real ly meant to be.

No, it (Gm7)is n’t how it’s real ly meant to be.

Well, they say that love is in the (F)air.

Nev er is it clear

(Dm)how to pull it close and make it stay.

(F)But (Bb)but ter flies are free to fly, (F)why (Dm)do they fly a way,

(F)leav ing (Bb)me to car ry on and (C)won der why?

Was it (Bb)through it all, I’m (Csus)al ways (C)on your side.

(Bb)you that kept me wan (Csus)d’ring

through this (Dm)life?

When you (Bb)know that I was al ways

on your side.

Always On Your Side by Sheryl Crow and Sting — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Always On Your Side” by Sheryl Crow and Sting in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Bb at 69 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Always On Your Side" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Always On Your Side"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Always On Your Side" use?
Just 12 chords: A, Bb, Bbmaj7, C, Csus4, Dm, Eb, Ebsus2, +4 more. Take it one section at a time.