Other arrangements of Don't Stand So Close To Me
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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Don't Stand So Close To Me" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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.
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About “Don't Stand So Close To Me”
- Can I play "Don't Stand So Close To Me" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Don't Stand So Close To Me" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Don't Stand So Close To Me"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Don't Stand So Close To Me" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Don't Stand So Close To Me"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Don't Stand So Close To Me" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.