Next To Me

by Emeli Sande
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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

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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Next To Me" by Emeli Sande: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Next To Me”

What key is "Next To Me" by Emeli Sande played in?
Next To Me is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Next To Me"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Next To Me" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Next To Me"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Next To Me"?
"Next To Me" was originally performed by Emeli Sande. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Next To Me"?
This arrangement uses 3 chords: Am, C, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Emeli Sande can I play here?
Try "HURTS", "Clown", "Next To Me". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Next To Me" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Next To Me" by Emeli Sande. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Next To Me" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Next To Me" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.