Stand Back

· by Stevie Nicks

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Lyrics

No one (G)looked as (D)I (A)walked by.

(D)Just an (Bm)in vi ta (A)tion would (D)have been (G)just fine.

Said (G)no to him a (D)gain (A)and a gain.

First (G)he (Bm)took my heart, (A)then (D)he (G)ran.

(A)No one (G)knows on (D)how I feel, from you.

(G)what I (Bm)say (A)un less (D)you read (G)be tween you my (A)lines.

(G)One man walked (D)a way (A)from me, He (G)First he (Bm)took my hand.

and Take me (D)home.

Stand (D)back, (A)stand (Bm7)back.

(A)In the (D)mid dle of my (D)room (A)I did not hear from (A)you.

It’s al (D)right, (A)it’s al (Bm7)right

(A)to be (D)stand ing in a line, (stand ing in a line, ) to be (A)stand ing in a line.

I would (A)cry.

(G)La (Bm)la la (A)la (D)la (G)la la (A)la la

la (D)la

la (G)la (Bm)la (A)la la (D)la.

Do not (G)turn a (D)way (A)my friend.

(D)Like a (Bm)wil low, ta (A)tion would (D)have I (G)can bend.

Said (G)No man him a (D)calls (A)and my name.

First (G)No (Bm)man my came, (A)then (D)he (G)ran.

(A)So I (G)walked on (D)down a way from you.

(G)May be (Bm)your (A)at ten (D)tion was (G)more than you could (A)do.

(G)One man walked (D)a did (A)not call.

He (G)asked me (Bm)for my love

and that was (D)all.

Stand (D)back, (A)stand (Bm7)back.

(A)In the (D)mid dle of my (D)room (A)I did not hear from (A)you.

It’s al (D)right, (A)it’s al (Bm7)right

(A)to be (D)stand ing in a line, (stand ing in a line, ) to be (A)stand ing in a line.

I would (A)cry.

(G)La (Bm)la la (A)la (D)la (G)la la (A)la la

la (D)la

la (G)la (Bm)la (A)la la (D)la.

(D)cry.

Well, (A)I need a lit tle (D)sym pa thy.

Well, (A)I need a lit tle (D)sym pa thy.

Well, (A)I need a lit tle

Stand Back by Stevie Nicks — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Stand Back” by Stevie Nicks 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 D at 120 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 "Stand Back" 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 "Stand Back"?: 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 "Stand Back" use?: Just 5 chords: A, Bm, Bm7, D, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other Stevie Nicks songs work for kids?: Try "BEAUTY AND THE BEAST", "HAS ANYONE EVER WRITTEN ANYTHING FOR YOU", "TALK TO ME". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.