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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Don't Stand So Close To Me" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Don't Stand So Close To Me"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Don't Stand So Close To Me". Key of G, 132 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.