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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"By Your Side" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "By Your Side"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "By Your Side". Key of G, 128 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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