When the night
that has come up on
and the land tum ble, is (E)and dark (F#m)fall,
and the moon (D)tain
is the on (E)crum ly light we’ll (A)see.
No, I won’t
be a fraid; no, I won’t (F#m)won’t
be (E)a (F#m)fraid,
just as long
as you stand,
stand by me.
So dar lin’, dar lin’, (A)stand
by me.
Oh, stand
(E)by (F#m)me.
Oh, (D)stand,
stand by me,
stand by me.
If the sky
that we look up on
should the land tum ble, is (E)and dark (F#m)fall,
or the moun (D)tain
is should on (E)crum ble to the (A)sea.
I won’t cry,
I won’t cry; no, I won’t
shed (E)a (F#m)tear,
just as long
as you stand,
stand by me.
And dar lin’, dar lin’, (A)stand
by me.
Oh, stand
(E)by (F#m)me.
Oh, (D)stand,
stand by me,
stand by me.
If the sky stand by me.
When ev er you’re in trou ble, won’t you (A)stand
by me.
Oh, stand
(E)by me.
Won’t you stand now?
Oh, stand, stand by me,
stand by me.
(A)stand
by me.
Oh, stand
(E)by me.
Won’t you stand now?
Oh, stand, stand by me,
stand by me.
Stand By Me — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Stand By Me" by Ben E. King: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key A, 120 BPM.
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.
Try other practice modes:
About “Stand By Me”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Stand By Me" by Ben E. King in?
- The backing track is in A at 120 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 "Stand By Me" 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 "Stand By Me"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Stand By Me", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Stand By Me" 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 "Stand By Me"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Stand By Me"?
- "Stand By Me" was originally performed by Ben E. King. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
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