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My (F)yes And ter ’ry are all boxed up
and neat ly put a way,
But my but ev ’ry now and (Dm)then, you come to mind.
’Cause you were al ways (F)wait ing to be (Dm)picked to play the game,
but when your (Bb)name was called, you (Csus)found a (C)place to hide,
when you (Bb)knew that I was al ways on your side.
(Bb)years.
(F)yes And ev ’ry was eas y then,
so sweet and in no cent.
But my but de mons and my (Dm)an gels re ap peared.
’Cause Leav ing on ly (F)trac es of the (Dm)man you thought I’d be.
but Too af (Bb)raid to hear the (Csus)words I’d (C)al ways feared,
leav ing (Bb)you with on ly ques tions all your these (Bb)years.
But is there some place far a way, some (A)place where all is clear,
eas y to start o ver with the (G)ones you hold so dear?
(F)Or, (Bb)are you left to wan der
all a (Eb)lone e ter nal ly?
(Bb)This (Gm7)is n’t how it’s real ly meant to be.
No, it (Gm7)is n’t how it’s real ly meant to be.
Well, they say that love is in the (F)air.
Nev er is it clear
(Dm)how to pull it close and make it stay.
(F)But (Bb)but ter flies are free to fly, (F)and (Dm)so they fly a way,
(F)and I’m (Bb)left to car ry on and (C)won der why.
E ven (Bb)through it all, I’m (Csus)al ways (C)on your side.
But is there some place far a way, some (A)place where all is clear,
eas y to start o ver with the (G)ones you hold so dear?
(F)Or, (Bb)are you left to wan der
all a (Eb)lone e ter nal ly?
(Bb)This (Gm7)is n’t how it’s real ly meant to be.
No, it (Gm7)is n’t how it’s real ly meant to be.
Well, they say that love is in the (F)air.
Nev er is it clear
(Dm)how to pull it close and make it stay.
(F)But (Bb)but ter flies are free to fly, (F)why (Dm)do they fly a way,
(F)leav ing (Bb)me to car ry on and (C)won der why?
Was it (Bb)through it all, I’m (Csus)al ways (C)on your side.
(Bb)you that kept me wan (Csus)d’ring
through this (Dm)life?
When you (Bb)know that I was al ways
on your side.
Always On Your Side — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Always On Your Side" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 69 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Always On Your Side”
- Can I play "Always On Your Side" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Always On Your Side" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Always On Your Side" by Sheryl Crow and Sting played in?
- Always On Your Side is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Always On Your Side"?
- The arrangement plays at 69 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Always On Your Side" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Always On Your Side"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Always On Your Side"?
- "Always On Your Side" was originally performed by Sheryl Crow and Sting. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Always On Your Side"?
- This arrangement uses 12 chords: A, Bb, Bbmaj7, C, Csus4, Dm, Eb, Ebsus2, +4 more.
- Can a complete beginner play "Always On Your Side"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Always On Your Side" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Always On Your Side"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Always On Your Side" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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