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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Not While I'm Around" by Stephen Sondheim in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Not While I'm Around" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Not While I'm Around" with hands-separate practice in F at 112 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Not While I'm Around"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Not While I'm Around" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Not While I'm Around"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Not While I'm Around" is in the key of F at 112 BPM.