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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
be a shamed to (F#m)cry,
let me see you (G)through,
’cause I’ve seen the (Bm)dark
side, (A)too.
(F#m)When the night falls (Bm)on you, you (F#m)don’t know what to (Bm)do, noth ing you con (G)fess
could make me love you (A)less.
I’ll stand by (D)you,
I’ll stand by (Bm7)you,
won’t let no bod y hurt you,
I’ll stand (G)by (D)you.
(C)So,
if you’re mad, get mad;
don’t hold it all in (F)side,
come on and talk to (C)me
(G)now.
And (C)hey,
what you got to (Em)hide?
I get an gry, (F)too,
well, I’m a (Am)lot
like (G)you.
When you’re (Em)stand ing at the cross roads and don’t (Em)know which path to (Am)choose, let me come a (F)long,
’cause e ven if you’re (G7sus)wrong,
I’ll stand by (D)you,
I’ll stand by (Bm7)you,
won’t let no bod y hurt you.
I’ll stand (G)by (D)you,
take me in in to your (Bm7)dark est hour,
and I’ll nev er de sert you,
I’ll stand (G)by (D)you.
And (F#m)when,
when the night falls on you, ba by, you’re feel ing all a (G)lone,
you won’t be on your (A)own.
I’ll stand by (D)you,
I’ll stand by (Bm7)you,
won’t let no bod y hurt you.
I’ll stand (G)by (D)you,
take me in in to your (Bm7)dark est hour,
and I’ll nev er de sert you,
I’ll stand (G)by (D)you,
I’ll stand by (Bm7)you,
won’t let no bod y hurt you.
I’ll stand (G)by (D)you,
take me in in to your (Bm7)dark est hour,
and I’ll nev er de sert you,
I’ll stand (G)by (D)you.
I'll Stand By You — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "I'll Stand By You" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 66 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 “I'll Stand By You”
- Can I play "I'll Stand By You" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "I'll Stand By You" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "I'll Stand By You" by The Pretenders played in?
- I'll Stand By You is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "I'll Stand By You"?
- The arrangement plays at 66 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I'll Stand By You" 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 "I'll Stand By You"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "I'll Stand By You"?
- "I'll Stand By You" was originally performed by The Pretenders. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "I'll Stand By You"?
- This arrangement uses 12 chords: A, Am, Am7, Bm, Bm7, C, D, Em, +4 more.
- What other songs by The Pretenders can I play here?
- Try "MIDDLE OF THE ROAD", "BRASS IN POCKET", "TALK OF THE TOWN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "I'll Stand By You"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "I'll Stand By You" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "I'll Stand By You"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "I'll Stand By You" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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