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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "By Your Side" by Sade: 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 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "By Your Side" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "By Your Side" by Sade. 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 C, 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.