I Can't Stand Still

by Dean Pitchford
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Lyrics

I nev er walk when I can (Bb)run, I don’t be lieve I ev er (Eb)could.

Peo ple try to slow me (C7)down, and say ing “Boy, you real ly should kick (Gm7)back and (C9)chill,” but

I can’t stand (Bbm7)still!

I called the doc tor; he said, (Bb)“Son, I can not of fer you a (Eb)pill.” So I nev er found re (C7)lief and now I’ve got to move un til I’ve (Gm7)had my (C9)fill.

but

I can’t stand (Bbm7)still!

I (F7sus)can’t stand still.

(Ebm7)Back where I come from, (Gb)life’s nev er (Dbmaj9)hum drum.

(Cm7)I wish I could take you there.

Oh,

(Gm)we had the world at our feet.

Life was (Cm7)sweet, ain’t no (Bb)doubt.

Grab a (Eb)seat, check it (F)out.

(D7)Oh,

(G7)I thought it nev er would end.

But I (C7sus)lost it some how.

Would you (Eb)look at me now?

I’m try in’ hard to tone it (C)down.

Got ta watch my P’s and (F)Q’s, may be look be fore I (D7)leap, and then I think, “Hey, what’s the (C)use?” Ain’t (Am7)done it (D9)yet, and I (F)can’t (G)for (C)get how it feels when you dance till you drop, so (Cm)don’t e ven start to sug gest that I stop.

(D7sus)I

(D7)nev er will.

I can’t...

No, no, no, no,

no, no, no, no,

no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.

I can’t

stand

still!

I Can't Stand Still — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "I Can't Stand Still" by Dean Pitchford in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of Bb, 88 BPM.

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

About “I Can't Stand Still”

Can I learn "I Can't Stand Still" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "I Can't Stand Still" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 88 BPM.
What key is "I Can't Stand Still" by Dean Pitchford played in?
I Can't Stand Still 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 "I Can't Stand Still"?
The arrangement plays at 88 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Can't Stand Still" 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 "I Can't Stand Still"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Can't Stand Still"?
"I Can't Stand Still" was originally performed by Dean Pitchford. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "I Can't Stand Still"?
This arrangement uses 24 chords: Am7, B9, Bb, Bb9, Bbm7, C, C7, C9, +16 more.
What other songs by Dean Pitchford can I play here?
Try "LEARNING TO BE SILENT", "MAMA SAYS", "HEAVEN HELP ME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "I Can't Stand Still"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "I Can't Stand Still" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "I Can't Stand Still"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "I Can't Stand Still" is in the key of Bb at 88 BPM.