Not While I'm Around

by Stephen Sondheim
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Lyrics

Noth ing’s gon na harm you, (Bb)not while I’m a round.

Noth ing’s gon na (F)harm you, no sir, (Bb)not while I’m a round.

(Bbmaj9)De mons are prowl ing (C7)ev ’ry where, (Am7)now a days.

(G11)I’ll send ’em howl ing, (G7)I don’t care, (C13)I got ways.

No one’s gon na (C)hurt you, (Bb)no one’s gon na dare.

Oth ers can de sert you, not to wor ry, (Cm)whis tle, I’ll be there.

(Bbmaj7)De mons ’ll charm you (C7)with a smile (Am7)for a while, (Dm7)but in (G)time (Am7)noth ing can harm you, (C11)not while I’m a (F)round.

Not While I'm Around — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Not While I'm Around" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of F, 112 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 “Not While I'm Around”

Why does "Not While I'm Around" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Not While I'm Around".
What key is "Not While I'm Around" by Stephen Sondheim played in?
Not While I'm Around is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Not While I'm Around"?
The arrangement plays at 112 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Not While I'm Around" 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 "Not While I'm Around"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Not While I'm Around"?
"Not While I'm Around" was originally performed by Stephen Sondheim. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Stephen Sondheim can I play here?
Try "LOSING MY MIND", "Agony (Film Version)", "Any Moment - Part I". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Not While I'm Around"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Not While I'm Around".
Can I see all the notes in "Not While I'm Around"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of F at 112 BPM.