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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Always On Your Side" by Sheryl Crow and Sting in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Always On Your Side" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Always On Your Side" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 69 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Always On Your Side"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Always On Your Side" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Always On Your Side"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Always On Your Side" is in the key of Bb at 69 BPM.
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