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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"I'll Stand By You" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 66 BPM.
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About “I'll Stand By You”
- Where are the chord symbols for "I'll Stand By You" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "I'll Stand By You" is in D.
- 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.
- Does "I'll Stand By You" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "I'll Stand By You" is in the key of D at 66 BPM.
- What chords are in "I'll Stand By You"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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