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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"I'll Stand By You" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "I'll Stand By You"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "I'll Stand By You". Key of D, 66 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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