What key is "Don't Stand So Close To Me" in?

"Don't Stand So Close To Me" by The Police is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 132 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Don't Stand So Close To Me" 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 "Don't Stand So Close To Me" 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 "Don't Stand So Close To Me" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by The Police can I play here?

Try "ROXANNE", "EVERY LITTLE THING SHE DOES IS MAGIC", "KING OF PAIN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

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

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

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

Book mark ing, she’s so close now.

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

Don’t (A)stand,

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

Don’t (A)stand,

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

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

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

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

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

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

Don’t (A)stand,

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

Don’t (A)stand,

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

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

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

It’s (F)no use, he (F)sees her.

He (F)starts to (Gm)shake and (F)cough

just (F)like the old (F)man in that (F)book by (Gm)warm and dry.

(Gm)Na bo kov.

Don’t (A)stand,

Don’t (A)stand so, Don’t (A)stand so (G)close to me.

Don’t (A)stand,

Don’t (A)stand so, Don’t (A)stand so (G)close to me.

Don't Stand So Close To Me by The Police

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb at 132 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Don't Stand So Close To Me”

What key is "Don't Stand So Close To Me" in?: "Don't Stand So Close To Me" by The Police is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 132 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Don't Stand So Close To Me" 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 "Don't Stand So Close To Me" 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 "Don't Stand So Close To Me" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by The Police can I play here?: Try "ROXANNE", "EVERY LITTLE THING SHE DOES IS MAGIC", "KING OF PAIN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Easy112 BPM

Don't Stand So Close To Me by The Police

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