Other arrangements of Don't Stand So Close To Me
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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 — Simple Sheet Music
"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 Bb, 132 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 “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 Bb 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?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- 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 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 Bb, 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.