Other arrangements of By Your Side
Pick a learning view.
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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "By Your Side" by Sade in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of Bb, 120 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “By Your Side”
- Can I learn "By Your Side" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "By Your Side" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 120 BPM.
- What key is "By Your Side" by Sade played in?
- By Your Side is arranged in the key of Bb 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 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "By Your Side" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- 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 4 chords: B, Bb, Csus4, Dm. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Sade can I play here?
- Try "NO ORDINARY LOVE", "THE SWEETEST TABOO", "BY YOUR SIDE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "By Your Side"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "By Your Side" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "By Your Side"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "By Your Side" is in the key of Bb at 120 BPM.
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