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Why are you striv ing
these days?
Why Why are you (Em7)try ing
as if to earn e grace?
To Why are you (Dsus)cry ing?
Let Me lift up your face.
Just don’t turn a (G)way.
Why are you look ing
for love?
Why are you still (Em7)search ing
as if to earn e nough?
To where will you (Dsus)go, child?
Tell Me, where will you run,
to where will you (G)run?
Why are you
’Cause I’ll be (Em7)by your side wher (C)ev er you fall, in the (G)dead of night, when (D)ev er you call.
And (Em7)please don’t fight these (C)hands that are hold ing you.
And (D)My hands are hold ing you.
Look at these hands
and My side;
they swal lowed the grave
on that night
when I drank the world’s sin,
so I could car ry you in
and give you life.
I want to give you life.
And I’ll be (Em7)by at your side wher (C)ev er you fall, in the (G)dead of night, when (D)ev er you call.
And (Em7)please don’t fight these (C)hands that are hold ing you.
And (D)My hands are hold ing you (Em7)by at My side, wher (C)ev er you fall, in the (G)dead of night, when (D)ev er you call.
And (Em7)please don’t fight these (C)hands that are hold ing you.
And (D)My hands are hold ing you (D)My hands are hold ing you.
’Cause I,
I love you.
I want you
to know
that I,
I love you.
I’ll nev er let you go.
Lord, Lord.
And I’ll be (Em7)by at your side wher (C)ev er you fall, in the (G)dead of night, when (D)ev er you call.
And (Em7)please don’t fight these (C)hands that are hold ing you.
And (D)My hands are hold ing you (Em7)by at My side, wher (C)ev er you fall, in the (G)dead of night, when (D)ev er you call.
And (Em7)please don’t fight these (C)hands that are hold ing you.
And (D)My hands are hold ing you (D)My hands are hold ing you.
(G)Here at My side, (D)My hands are hold ing you.
By Your Side — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "By Your Side" by Tenth Avenue North: 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 G, 128 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “By Your Side”
- What key is "By Your Side" by Tenth Avenue North played in?
- By Your Side 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 "By Your Side"?
- The arrangement plays at 128 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "By Your Side" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "By Your Side"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "By Your Side"?
- "By Your Side" was originally performed by Tenth Avenue North. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "By Your Side"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: C, Cmaj7, D, Dsus4, Em, Em7, G.
- What other songs by Tenth Avenue North can I play here?
- Try "HEALING BEGINS", "YOU ARE MORE", "I HAVE THIS HOPE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "By Your Side" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "By Your Side" by Tenth Avenue North. 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 "By Your Side" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, 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 "By 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.