I Saw Her Standing There

by The Beatles
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Lyrics

Well, she was just sev en teen,

and you I, know what I mean,

and the way she looked was way fall be yond com (B7)pare.

So, (E)how could I dance with an oth er,

woo,

when I (E7)saw her (B7)stand

ing there.

Well, she looked at me

and and I, know I could see

that be fore too long was Iโ€™d fall in love with (B7)her.

So, (E)She would nโ€™t dance with an oth er,

woo,

when I (E7)saw her (B7)stand

ing there.

Well, she Well, my (A7)heart went boom when I crossed that room, and I held her hand in (B7)mine.

Well, we danced through the night

and we (A7)held each oth er tight,

and be fore too long I fell in love with (B7)her.

Now (E)Iโ€™ll nev er dance with an oth er,

oh,

since I (E7)saw her (B7)stand

ing there.

Well, my

Oh, since I saw her (B7)stand

ing there.

Yeah, well, since I saw her (B7)stand

ing there.

I Saw Her Standing There โ€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "I Saw Her Standing There" by The Beatles: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of E, 140 BPM.

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

About โ€œI Saw Her Standing Thereโ€

What key is "I Saw Her Standing There" by The Beatles played in?
I Saw Her Standing There is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Saw Her Standing There"?
The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Saw Her Standing There" 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 Saw Her Standing There"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Saw Her Standing There"?
"I Saw Her Standing There" was originally performed by The Beatles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "I Saw Her Standing There"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, A7, B7, C, E, E7, E9.
What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?
Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "I Saw Her Standing There" with lyrics?
Yes โ€” this is a free karaoke slide for "I Saw Her Standing There" by The Beatles. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does โ€” a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "I Saw Her Standing There" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in E, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) โ€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "I Saw Her Standing There" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes โ€” the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.