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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Always On Your Side" by Sheryl Crow and Sting: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Always On Your Side" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Always On Your Side" by Sheryl Crow and Sting. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Always On Your Side" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Always On Your Side" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.