I'll Stand By You

by The Pretenders
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(D)Oh,

why you look so (F#m)sad,

the tears are in your (G)eyes,

come on and come to (D)me

(A)now.

And (D)don’t

(Bm)be a shamed to (F#m)cry,

let me see you (G)through,

’cause I’ve seen the (Bm)dark

side, (A)too.

(Bm)When the night falls on you, you (Bm)don’t know what to do.

Noth ing you con (G)fess

could make me love you (A7)less.

I’ll stand by (D)you,

I’ll stand by (Bm7)you,

won’t let no bod y (G)hurt you,

I’ll stand by (D)you.

(C)So,

if you’re mad, get (Em)mad;

don’t hold it all in (F)side.

Come on and talk to (C)me

(G)now.

And (C)hey,

(Am)what you got to (Em)hide?

I get an gry, (F)too,

well, I’m a (Am)lot

like (G)you.

When you’re (Am)stand ing at the cross roads and don’t (Am)know which path to choose, let me come a (F)long,

’cause e ven if you’re (G7)wrong,

I’ll stand by (D)you.

I’ll stand by (Bm7)you,

won’t let no bod y (G)hurt you.

I’ll stand by (D)you,

take me in in to your (Bm7)dark est hour,

and I’ll nev er de (G)sert you,

I’ll stand by (D)you.

And (F#m)when,

when the night (F#m)falls on you, ba by, you’re feel ing all a (G)lone,

you won’t be on your (A7)own.

I’ll stand by (D)you,

I’ll stand by (Bm7)you,

won’t let no bod y (G)hurt you.

I’ll stand by (D)you,

take me in in to your (Bm7)dark est hour,

and I’ll nev er de (G)sert you,

I’ll stand by (D)you.

I'll Stand By You by The Pretenders

Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 68 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “I'll Stand By You

What key is "I'll Stand By You" in?
"I'll Stand By You" by The Pretenders is in the key of D with a tempo of 68 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "I'll Stand By You" 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 "I'll Stand By You" 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 "I'll Stand By You" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by The Pretenders can I play here?
Try "I'LL STAND BY YOU", "MIDDLE OF THE ROAD", "BRASS IN POCKET". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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