By Your Side

by Sade
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Lyrics

Let’s go out and be (Dm)wild, do it while we can.

(Doo,

doo.)

Run nin’ free in the (Dm)world, we got all week end.

(Doo,

doo.)

Tear it up, tear it down, get tin’ lost in the sound of our hearts beat in’.

Take me here, take me now, get tin’ lost in the crowd with you.

(Bb)Up all night,

I wait ed for you (Dm)all my life.

Hold my hand and keep me (Bb)close, I’ll nev er let you go, no, not to night.

Keep me by your (Bb)side.

By, by your (Csus4)side.

By, by your (Dm)side.

By, by your side.

Your, your, (Csus4)your, your, your, your (Bb)side.

By, by your (Csus4)side.

By, by your (Dm)side.

By, by… Keep me (Csus4)by your (CN.C.)side.

By Your Side by Sade

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of F at 120 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “By Your Side”

What key is "By Your Side" in?
"By Your Side" by Sade is in the key of F with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
Is "By Your Side" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, 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 4 chords: B, Bb, Csus4, Dm. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
How long does it take to learn "By Your Side" on piano?
30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
What other songs by Sade can I play here?
Try "NO ORDINARY LOVE", "THE SWEETEST TABOO", "BY YOUR SIDE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.