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€” Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Be Still" by The Fray in falling notes style โ€” like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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€

Can I learn "Be Still" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes โ€” 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 "Be Still" with hands-separate practice in G at 98 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Be Still"?
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 "Be Still" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Be Still"?
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. "Be Still" is in the key of G at 98 BPM.