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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"By Your Side" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of F, 100 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”
- Why does "By Your Side" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "By Your Side".
- What key is "By Your Side" by Sade played in?
- By Your Side is arranged in the key of F 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 100 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 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.
- Is this real sheet music for "By Your Side"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "By Your Side".
- Can I see all the notes in "By Your Side"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of F at 100 BPM.