I'm Still Standing

by Elton John
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Lyrics

You could nev er know (D)what it’s like.

Your (E)blood, like win ter, freez es (A)just like ice.

And there’s a (Bm)cold and lone ly light that shines from (E)you.

You’ll wind up like the wreck you hide be hind that mask you use.

And did you think this (D)nev er win.

Well, (E)look me, I’m com ing (A)back a gain I got (Bm)taste of love in a sim ple (E)way.

And if you to know while I’m still stand ing you just fade a way.

Don’t you know (Am)I’m still stand ing bet ter than I (Em)ev er did.

Look ing like a (Dm)true sur viv or, feel ing like a (F)lit tle kid.

And I’m still stand ing af ter all this time.

Pick ing up the (Dm)pie ces of my life with out you on my mind.

(F)I’m (G)still (Am)stand ing.

(Dm7)(Yeah, yeah, (E7)yeah.)

(F)I’m (G)still (Am)stand ing.

(Dm7)(Yeah, yeah, (E7)yeah.)

Once I could have (D)hoped to You start ing down the road and leav (A)me gain.

The threats you made were meant to cut me (E)down.

our (F#m)love was just a cir (D)cus you’d be a clown by now.

Don’t you know (Am)I’m still stand ing bet ter than I (Em)ev er did.

Look ing like a (Dm)true sur viv or, feel ing like a (F)lit tle kid.

And I’m still stand ing af ter all this time.

Pick ing up the (Dm)pie ces of my life with out you on my mind.

(F)I’m (G)still (Am)stand ing.

(Dm7)(Yeah, yeah, (E7)yeah.)

(F)I’m (G)still (Am)stand ing.

(Dm7)(Yeah, yeah, (E7)yeah.)

Don’t you know that (F)I’m (G)still (Am)stand ing.

(Dm7)(Yeah, yeah, (E7)yeah.)

(F)I’m (G)still (Am)stand ing.

(Dm7)(Yeah, yeah, (E7)yeah.)

(F)I’m (G)still (Am)stand

I'm Still Standing — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "I'm Still Standing" by Elton John as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in A — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 180 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (A) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “I'm Still Standing

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "I'm Still Standing" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key A, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "I'm Still Standing" by Elton John in?
The backing track is in A at 180 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "I'm Still Standing" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "I'm Still Standing"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "I'm Still Standing", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "I'm Still Standing" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "I'm Still Standing"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "I'm Still Standing"?
"I'm Still Standing" was originally performed by Elton John. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Elton John are available?
Other accompaniments by Elton John: "2 Fingers Of Whiskey", "A Good Heart", "Blue Eyes". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of A, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "I'm Still Standing" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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