Lyrics
You (F)think I’d leave your side, ba by?
You know me bet ter than that.
Think I’d leave you (F)down when you’re down on your knees?
I would n’t (C)do that.
(F)I’ll tell you you’re (F)right when you want.
(Bbmaj9)Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, mm.
If (F)on ly (F)you could see in (F)to me.
(Dm)Oh,
when you’re (C)cold,
I’ll be there.
Hold (Bbm)you tight to me.
When you’re on the (F)out side, ba by, and you (F)can’t get in,
I will (Bb)show you you’re so much bet ter than you (C)know.
(F)When you’re lost and (F)you’re a lone, and you (F)can’t get back a gain, I will (Bb)find you, dar ling, and I’ll (C)bring you home.
And if you want (C)to cry, I am here to dry your eyes.
(F)And in no (Bb)time
you’ll be (Bbm)fine.
(F)Oh,
(F)when you’re (F)cold,
I’ll be there.
Hold you tight to me.
(F)Oh,
(F)when you’re (F)low,
I’ll be there
by your side, ba by.
(F)Oh,
(F)when you’re (F)cold,
I’ll be there.
Hold you tight to me.
(F)Oh,
(F)when you’re (F)low,
I’ll be there
by your side, ba by.
By Your Side by Sade
Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 100 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 Bb with a tempo of 100 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.
- 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", "BY YOUR SIDE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.