Don't Stand So Close To Me

by The Police
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Young (F)teach (Eb)er, the (F)sub (Eb)ject of (F)school girl (Gm)fan ta sy.

She (F)wants (Eb)him so (F)bad (Eb)ly, knows (F)what she (Gm)wants to be.

In (F)side (Eb)her there’s (F)long (Eb)ing; this (F)girl’s an (Gm)o pen (F)page.

Book (F)mark (Eb)ing, she’s so (F)close (Eb)now.

This (F)girl is (Gm)half his age.

Don’t (A)stand,

don’t (A)stand so, don’t (A)stand so (D7)close to me.

Don’t (A)stand,

don’t (A)stand so, don’t (A)stand so (D7)close to me.

Her friends are so (F)jeal (Eb)ous.

You (F)know how (Gm)bad girls get.

Some (F)times (Eb)it’s not so (F)eas (Eb)y to (F)be the (Gm)teach er’s pet.

Temp (F)ta (Eb)tion, frus (F)tra (Eb)tion, so (F)bad it (Gm)makes him cry.

Wet (F)bus (Eb)stop, she’s (F)wait (Eb)ing, his (F)car is (Gm)warm and dry.

Don’t (A)stand,

don’t (A)stand so, don’t (A)stand so (D7)close to me.

Don’t (A)stand,

don’t (A)stand so, don’t (A)stand so (D7)close to me.

Loose talk in the (F)class (Eb)room; to (F)hurt they (Gm)try and try.

Strong (F)words (Eb)in not the (F)staff (Eb)room; the (F)ac cu (Gm)sa tions fly.

It’s (F)no (Eb)use, he (F)sees (Eb)her.

He (F)starts to (Gm)shake and cough just (F)like (Eb)the old (F)man (Eb)in that (F)book by (Gm)Na bo kov.

Don’t (A)stand,

don’t (A)stand so, don’t (A)stand so (D7)close to me.

Don’t (A)stand,

don’t (A)stand so, don’t (A)stand so (D7)close to me.

Don’t (A)stand,

don’t (A)stand so, don’t (A)stand so (D7)close to me.

Don’t (A)stand,

don’t (A)stand so, don’t (A)stand so (D7)close to me.

Don't Stand So Close To Me — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Don't Stand So Close To Me" 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 G, 132 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Don't Stand So Close To Me”

Why does "Don't Stand So Close To Me" 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 "Don't Stand So Close To Me".
What key is "Don't Stand So Close To Me" by The Police played in?
Don't Stand So Close To Me is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Don't Stand So Close To Me"?
The arrangement plays at 132 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Don't Stand So Close To Me" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Don't Stand So Close To Me"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Don't Stand So Close To Me"?
"Don't Stand So Close To Me" was originally performed by The Police. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Don't Stand So Close To Me"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, Bm7, D, D7, Eb, Em, F, Gm.
What other songs by The Police can I play here?
Try "ROXANNE", "EVERY LITTLE THING SHE DOES IS MAGIC", "KING OF PAIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Don't Stand So Close To Me"?
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 "Don't Stand So Close To Me".
Can I see all the notes in "Don't Stand So Close To Me"?
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 G at 132 BPM.