What key is "Next To Me" in?

"Next To Me" by Emeli Sande is in the key of C with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Next To Me" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Next To Me" 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.

What chords are used in "Next To Me"?

This arrangement of "Next To Me" uses 3 chords: Am, C, G. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.

How long does it take to learn "Next To Me" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Emeli Sande can I play here?

Try "HURTS", "Clown", "Next To Me". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(Am)You won’t find him drink ing (G)un der ta bles,

and I can’t (Am)roll ing dice and stay ing (G)out till (C)three.

(Am)You won’t ev er find him (G)be ing un (C)faith ful.

You will find him, you’ll find him (G)next to me.

When the (Am)You won’t find him try’n’ to (G)chase the dev il

and for (Am)mon ey, fame, for pow er (G)out of (C)greed.

when all I (Am)You won’t nev er find him (G)where the rest go.

You will find him, you’ll find him (G)next to me.

Next to me,

(G)ooh,

next to me,

(G)ooh, (C)ooh.

Next to me,

(G)ooh, (C)ooh.

You will find him, you’ll find him (G)next to me.

When the (Am)mon ey’s spent and all my (G)friends have van ished

and I can’t (Am)seem to find no help or (G)love for (C)free,

(Am)I know there’s no need for (G)me ing to (C)pan ic.

’Cause I’ll find him, I’ll find him (G)next to me.

When the (Am)skies are grey and all the (G)doors are clos ing

when for (Am)ris ing pres sure makes it (G)hard to (C)breathe,

when all when (Am)need’s a hand to stop the (G)tears from fall ing,

I will find him, I’ll find him (G)next to me.

Next to me,

(G)ooh,

next to me,

(G)ooh, (C)ooh.

Next to me,

(G)ooh, (C)ooh.

I will find him, I’ll find him (G)next to me.

When the

Next to me,

(G)ooh,

next to me,

(G)ooh, (C)ooh.

Next to me,

(G)ooh, (C)ooh,

you will find him, you’ll find him (G)next to me.

Next To Me by Emeli Sande

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Next To Me”

What key is "Next To Me" in?: "Next To Me" by Emeli Sande is in the key of C with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Next To Me" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Next To Me" 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.
What chords are used in "Next To Me"?: This arrangement of "Next To Me" uses 3 chords: Am, C, G. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
How long does it take to learn "Next To Me" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Emeli Sande can I play here?: Try "HURTS", "Clown", "Next To Me". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.