You (C)think I’d leave your side ba by?
You know me bet ter than that.
Think I’d leave (C)you down when you’re down on your knees?
I would n’t do that.
tell you you’re (C)right when you want.
(Fmaj9)Ha, ha, ha,
ha, ha, mm.
If (C)on ly (C)you could see in (C)to me.
(Am)Oh,
when you’re (G)cold,
I’ll be there.
Hold you tight to me.
When you’re on the (C)out side, ba by, and you (C)can’t get in,
I will show you you’re so much bet ter than you (G)know.
(C)When you’re lost and (C)you’re a lone, and you (C)can’t get back a gain, I will find you,
ling, and I’ll (G)bring you home.
And if you want to cry,
I am here to dry your eyes.
And in no (F)time
you’ll be fine.
(C)Oh,
(C)when you’re (C)cold,
I’ll be there.
Hold you tight to me.
(C)Oh,
(C)when you’re (C)low,
I’ll be there
by your side, ba by.
(C)Oh,
(C)when you’re (C)cold,
I’ll be there.
Hold you tight to me.
(C)Oh,
(C)when you’re (C)low,
I’ll be there
by your side, ba by.
By Your Side by Sade
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “By Your Side”
- What key is "By Your Side" in?
- "By Your Side" by Sade is in the key of C with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "By Your Side" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "By Your Side" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "By Your Side"?
- This arrangement of "By Your Side" uses 6 chords: Am, C, F, Fm, Fmaj9, G.
- How long does it take to learn "By Your Side" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Sade can I play here?
- Try "NO ORDINARY LOVE", "THE SWEETEST TABOO", "SMOOTH OPERATOR". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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