Don't Stand So Close To Me

by The Police

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Young (F)teach (Eb)er, the (F)sub (Eb)ject of (F)school girl (Gm)fan ta sy.

She (F)wants (Eb)him so (F)bad (Eb)ly, knows (F)what she (Gm)wants to be.

In (F)side (Eb)her there’s (F)long (Eb)ing; this (F)girl’s an (Gm)o pen (F)page.

Book (F)mark (Eb)ing, she’s so (F)close (Eb)now.

This (F)girl is (Gm)half his age.

Don’t (A)stand,

don’t (A)stand so, don’t (A)stand so (D7)close to me.

Don’t (A)stand,

don’t (A)stand so, don’t (A)stand so (D7)close to me.

Her friends are so (F)jeal (Eb)ous.

You (F)know how (Gm)bad girls get.

Some (F)times (Eb)it’s not so (F)eas (Eb)y to (F)be the (Gm)teach er’s pet.

Temp (F)ta (Eb)tion, frus (F)tra (Eb)tion, so (F)bad it (Gm)makes him cry.

Wet (F)bus (Eb)stop, she’s (F)wait (Eb)ing, his (F)car is (Gm)warm and dry.

Don’t (A)stand,

don’t (A)stand so, don’t (A)stand so (D7)close to me.

Don’t (A)stand,

don’t (A)stand so, don’t (A)stand so (D7)close to me.

Loose talk in the (F)class (Eb)room; to (F)hurt they (Gm)try and try.

Strong (F)words (Eb)in not the (F)staff (Eb)room; the (F)ac cu (Gm)sa tions fly.

It’s (F)no (Eb)use, he (F)sees (Eb)her.

He (F)starts to (Gm)shake and cough just (F)like (Eb)the old (F)man (Eb)in that (F)book by (Gm)Na bo kov.

Don’t (A)stand,

don’t (A)stand so, don’t (A)stand so (D7)close to me.

Don’t (A)stand,

don’t (A)stand so, don’t (A)stand so (D7)close to me.

Don’t (A)stand,

don’t (A)stand so, don’t (A)stand so (D7)close to me.

Don’t (A)stand,

don’t (A)stand so, don’t (A)stand so (D7)close to me.

Don't Stand So Close To Me by The Police — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Don't Stand So Close To Me” by The Police 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 C at 132 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 "Don't Stand So Close To Me" 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 "Don't Stand So Close To Me"?
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 "Don't Stand So Close To Me" use?
Just 8 chords: A, Bm7, D, D7, Eb, Em, F, Gm. Take it one section at a time.
What other The Police songs work for kids?
Try "ROXANNE", "EVERY LITTLE THING SHE DOES IS MAGIC", "KING OF PAIN". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.