Be Still

by The Fray
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Lyrics

Be (G)still

and know

that Iโ€™m

with you.

Be (G)still

and (D)know

that I

am here.

Be (G)still

and know

that Iโ€™m

with you.

Be (G)still,

be (D7)still

and know.

When (G)dark

ness (D7)comes

up on

you

and the (G)cov ers (D)you

with fear

and shame,

be (G)still

and (D)know

that Iโ€™m

with you,

and I

will (D)say

your name.

If (C)ter

ror (Em7)falls

up on

your bed,

and (G)sleep

no long

er comes,

re mem one ber is all ing the words

I said;

be (G)still,

be (D)still,

and know.

And when (G)you

go (D7)through

the val

ley,

and the (G)shad ow (D)comes

down from

the hill;

if (G)morn

ing (D)nev

er comes

to be,

be still,

be (D)still,

be still.

If (C)you

for (Em7)get

the way

to go

and (G)lose

where you

came from,

if no one ber is stand ing be side

I you,

be (G)still

and (D)know

I am.

And when

Be (G)still

and know

that (Am)Iโ€™m

with you;

be (G)still

and (D)know

I (G)am.

Be Still โ€” Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Be Still" in visual bar notation โ€” see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 98 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About โ€œBe Stillโ€

Why does "Be Still" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff โ€” each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Be Still".
What key is "Be Still" by The Fray played in?
Be Still is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Be Still"?
The arrangement plays at 98 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Be Still" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Be Still"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Be Still"?
"Be Still" was originally performed by The Fray. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Be Still"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: Am, Am7, C, D, D6, D7, Em, Em7, +1 more.
What other songs by The Fray can I play here?
Try "HAPPINESS", "HEARTBEAT", "FALL AWAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Be Still"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration โ€” much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Be Still".
Can I see all the notes in "Be Still"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 98 BPM.