Stand By Me

by Ben E. King

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Lyrics

When the night

that we has up come

and the land ble is (Dm)dark

and the (Bb)moon tains

is the (C)on ble ly light to we (F)see,

oh, I won’t

be a fraid, no, I won’t (Dm)won’t

be (C)a (Dm)fraid

just as (Bb)long

as you (C)stand,

stand by (F)me.

So dar ling, dar ling, stand

by me,

stand (C)by (Dm)me,

oh (Bb)stand,

stand by me,

stand by me.

If the sky

that we has up come

and should land ble and (Dm)fall

and the (Bb)moun tains

is should (C)on ble ly light to the (F)sea,

I won’t cry,

I won’t cry, no, I won’t (Dm)won’t

shed (C)a (Dm)tear

just as (Bb)long

as you (C)stand,

stand by (F)me.

So dar ling, dar ling, stand

by me,

stand (C)by (Dm)me,

oh (Bb)stand,

stand by me,

stand by me.

If the

Dar ling, stand

by me,

stand (C)by (Dm)me,

oh (Bb)stand,

stand by me,

stand by me.

When ev er I’m in trou ble, won’t you stand

by me,

stand (C)by (Dm)me,

oh (Bb)stand,

stand by me,

stand by me.

When ev er I’m in trou ble, won’t you

Stand By Me by Ben E. King — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Stand By Me” by Ben E. King 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 120 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 By 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 "Stand By 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 "Stand By Me" use?
Just 4 chords: Bb, C, Dm, F. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other Ben E. King songs work for kids?
Try "SPANISH HARLEM", "Stand By Me", "Stand By Me". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.