Next To Me

by Emeli Sande

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(Am)You won’t find him drink ing (G)un der ta bles,

and I can’t (Am)roll ing dice and stay ing (G)out till (C)three.

(Am)You won’t ev er find him (G)be ing un (C)faith ful.

You will find him, you’ll find him (G)next to me.

When the (Am)You won’t find him try’n’ to (G)chase the dev il

and for (Am)mon ey, fame, for pow er (G)out of (C)greed.

when all I (Am)You won’t nev er find him (G)where the rest go.

You will find him, you’ll find him (G)next to me.

Next to me,

(G)ooh,

next to me,

(G)ooh, (C)ooh.

Next to me,

(G)ooh, (C)ooh.

You will find him, you’ll find him (G)next to me.

When the (Am)mon ey’s spent and all my (G)friends have van ished

and I can’t (Am)seem to find no help or (G)love for (C)free,

(Am)I know there’s no need for (G)me ing to (C)pan ic.

’Cause I’ll find him, I’ll find him (G)next to me.

When the (Am)skies are grey and all the (G)doors are clos ing

when for (Am)ris ing pres sure makes it (G)hard to (C)breathe,

when all when (Am)need’s a hand to stop the (G)tears from fall ing,

I will find him, I’ll find him (G)next to me.

Next to me,

(G)ooh,

next to me,

(G)ooh, (C)ooh.

Next to me,

(G)ooh, (C)ooh.

I will find him, I’ll find him (G)next to me.

When the

When the

Next to me,

(G)ooh,

next to me,

(G)ooh, (C)ooh.

Next to me,

(G)ooh, (C)ooh,

you will find him, you’ll find him (G)next to me.

Next To Me by Emeli Sande — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Next To Me” by Emeli Sande 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 100 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 "Next 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 "Next 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 "Next To Me" use?
Just 3 chords: Am, C, G. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other Emeli Sande songs work for kids?
Try "HURTS", "Clown", "Next To Me". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.