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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "By Your Side" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 80 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”
- Can I play "By Your Side" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "By Your Side" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "By Your Side" by Sade played in?
- By Your Side is arranged in the key of C 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 80 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 Sade. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "By Your Side"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am, C, F, Fm, Fmaj9, G.
- What other songs by Sade can I play here?
- Try "NO ORDINARY LOVE", "THE SWEETEST TABOO", "SMOOTH OPERATOR". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "By Your Side"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "By Your Side" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "By Your Side"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "By Your Side" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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