Stand By Your Man

by Tammy Wynette

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Some (Cm7)times (F7)it’s (Bb)hard love him, to be a (F7)wom an,

giv ing all your (F7)love

to just un der (Bbmaj7)one man.

You’ll have you (Eb6)bad (Ebmaj7)times

and he’ll have good times,

do in’ things that (C7)you don’t

un der (F7)stand.

But (Cm7)if (F7)you (Bb)hard love him, to you’ll for (F7)give him,

e ven though he’s (F7)hard

to just un der (Bbmaj7)stand.

man.

And if you (Eb6)love (Ebmaj7)him,

and he’ll have good times,

do in’ things that (C7)you don’t

un der (F7)stand.

oh, be proud of (Eb)him,

’cause, af ter (Fsus)all,

he’s just a (Bb)man.

Stand by your (D7)man,

give (Abm)him (Bb)two (Eb6)arms to (Adim)cling (Gm)to and some (Bb7)thing (Gsus)warm to (G7)come to

when nights (C7)are (F7)cold and lone ly.

Stand by your (D7)man,

and (Abm)tell (Bb)the (Eb6)world you (Adim)love (Gm)him.

and some (Bb7)thing (Gsus)warm to (G7)come to

when nights (C7)are (F7)cold and lone ly.

Keep giv ing (Cm7)all the (F7)love you (D7)can.

Stand

(F7)by

your (Bb)man.

Keep giv ing (F)all the (Edim)love (F7)you (D7)can.

Stand (F)by

your man.

Stand By Your Man by Tammy Wynette — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Stand By Your Man” by Tammy Wynette 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 Eb at 106 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 Your Man" 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 Your Man"?
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.