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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Not While I'm Around" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”

Can I play "Not While I'm Around" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Not While I'm Around" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Not While I'm Around"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Not While I'm Around" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Not While I'm Around"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Not While I'm Around" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.