Side By Side

by Patsy Cline
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Lyrics

(Eb)See that sun in the morn ing,

(F7)peek ing o ver the hill.

I’ll (Bb7)bet you’re sure it (Eb)al ways (Eb)has and (D7)sure it al ways (Gm)will.

(Eb)That’s how I feel a bout some one how (F7)some bod y feels a bout me.

We’re sure we love each (Bb)oth er, that’s the (F7)way we’ll al ways (Bb)be:

Oh, we (Eb)ain’t got a bar rel of (Ab)mon (Eb)ey, may be we’re rag ged and (Ab)fun (Eb)ny.

But we’ll (Ab)trav el a long

(Eb)sing in’ a (C7)song

(F7)side (Bb7)by (Eb)side.

Don’t know what’s com in’ to (Ab)mor (Eb)row, may be it’s trou ble and (Ab)sor (Eb)row.

But we’ll (Ab)trav el the road,

(Eb)shar in’ our (C7)load

(F7)side (Bb7)by (Eb)side.

(G)Through all kinds of weath (G7)er

(C7)what if the sky should fall.

Just as (F7)long as we’re to geth er, it (Bb7)does n’t (Bbdim7)mat ter at (Bb)all.

When they’ve (Eb)all had their quar rels and (Ab)part (Eb)ed we’ll be the same as we (Ab)start (Eb)ed, just (Ab)trav ’lin’ a long

(Eb)sing in’ a (C7)song

(F7)side (Bb7)by (Eb)side.

Oh, we (Eb)ain’t got a bar rel of (Ab)mon (Eb)ey, may be we’re rag ged and (Ab)fun (Eb)ny.

But we’ll (Ab)trav el a long

(Eb)sing in’ a (C7)song

(F7)side (Bb7)by (Eb)side.

Don’t know what’s com in’ to (Ab)mor (Eb)row, may be it’s trou ble and (Ab)sor (Eb)row.

But we’ll (Ab)trav el the road,

(Eb)shar in’ our (C7)load

(F7)side (Bb7)by (Eb)side.

(G)Through all kinds of weath (G7)er

(C7)what if the sky should fall.

Just as (F7)long as we’re to geth er, it (Bb7)does n’t (Bbdim7)mat ter at (Bb)all.

When they’ve (Eb)all had their quar rels and (Ab)part (Eb)ed we’ll be the same as we (Ab)start (Eb)ed, just (Ab)trav ’lin’ a long

(Eb)sing in’ a (C7)song

(F7)side (Bb7)by (Eb)side.

Oh, we (Eb)side.

Side By Side — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Side By Side" by Patsy Cline: 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 Eb, 120 BPM.

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

About “Side By Side”

What key is "Side By Side" by Patsy Cline played in?
Side By Side is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Side By Side"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Side By Side" 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 "Side By Side"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Side By Side"?
"Side By Side" was originally performed by Patsy Cline. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Side By Side"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: Ab, Bb, Bb7, Bbdim7, C7, D7, Eb, F7, +2 more.
What other songs by Patsy Cline can I play here?
Try "I FALL TO PIECES", "YOU BELONG TO ME", "HAVE YOU EVER BEEN LONELY?". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Side By Side" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Side By Side" by Patsy Cline. 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 "Side By Side" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Eb, 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 "Side By Side" 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.