Stand By You

by Rachel Platten
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Lyrics

(E)(E ven if we can’t find (A)hea ven, hea ven, (D)hea ven, (E)hea ven, (A)hea ven, hea ven.) (D)Hands, put your (E)emp ty hands in mine.

And (D)scars, show me (E)all the scars you (A)hide.

And (D)hey, if your wings are bro ken (A)please take (E)mine so yours can o pen too,

’cause (E)I’m gon na stand by you.

Oh, (D)tears make ka (E)lei do scopes in your eyes.

And (D)hurt, I know you’re (E)hurt ing, but so am (A)I.

And (D)love, if your wings are bro ken, (A)bor row mine till yours can o pen too,

’cause I’m gon na stand by (A)you.

E ven if we’re break ing down,

we can find a way to break (F#m)through.

E ven if we can’t find hea ven, I’ll walk through (E)hell with you, love, you’re (D)not a lone,

’cause I’m gon na stand by (A)you.

E ven if we can’t find hea ven, I’m gon na stand by (F#m)you.

E ven if we can’t find hea ven, I’ll walk through (E)hell with you, love, you’re (D)not a lone,

’cause I’m gon na stand by (D)you.

Yeah, you’re all I nev er knew I need ed.

And the heart, some times it’s un clear why it’s beat ing.

(D)love,

we can brave through those e mo tions too, ’cause

And oh, truth, I guess truth is what you be lieve in.

And faith, I think faith is hav ing a rea son.

And I know my

(A)bor row mine till yours can o pen too,

’cause I’m gon na stand by (A)you.

E ven if we’re break ing down,

we can find a way to break (F#m)through.

E ven if we can’t find hea ven, I’ll walk through (E)hell with you, love, you’re (D)not a lone,

’cause I’m gon na stand by (A)you.

E ven if we can’t find hea ven, I’m gon na stand by (F#m)you.

E ven if we can’t find hea ven, I’ll walk through (E)hell with you, love, you’re (D)not a lone,

’cause I’m gon na stand by (F#m)you.

I’ll be your (C#m)eyes

till yours can (D)shine

and I’ll be your (A)arms, I’ll be your stea dy sa tel (F#m)lite.

And when you can’t (C#m)rise,

well, I’ll crawl with you on hands and knees ’cause I…

I’m gon na stand by (CN.C.)you.

E ven if we’re break ing down,

we can find a way to break through.

E ven if we can’t find hea ven, I’ll walk through hell with you, love, you’re not a lone,

’cause I’m gon na stand by (D)you.

Love, you’re (D)not a lone, oh, I’m gon na stand by (D)you.

(E)(E ven if we can’t find (A)hea ven, hea ven, (D)hea ven.) (E)I’m gon na stand by you.

Stand By You — Piano Accompaniment Track

Free piano accompaniment for "Stand By You" by Rachel Platten. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of A, 92 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.

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About “Stand By You

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Stand By You" with this backing?
Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Stand By You".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Stand By You" by Rachel Platten in?
The backing track is in A at 92 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 You" 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 You"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Stand By You", 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 You" 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 You"?
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 You"?
"Stand By You" was originally performed by Rachel Platten. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Rachel Platten are available?
Other accompaniments by Rachel Platten: "Fight Song". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
How do I use "Stand By You" as a backing track?
Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
Can I change the key of "Stand By You" to fit my voice?
Yes — the original is in A, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.

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