Stand By Me

by John Lennon
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Lyrics

When the night

has come on

and the land is dark

and the (D)moon tain.

is the (E)on ly

light we’ll (A)see.

No I won’t

be a fraid

no I

won’t

be a fraid

just as (D)long

as you stand

stand by (A)me.

And ev er you’re in trou ble won’t you (A)stand

by me, oh now, now,

stand

by me.

Stand by me,

stand by me.

If the sky

that we up on

should tum ble and fall

and the (D)moun tain.

should the (E)crum ble

to the (A)sea.

I won’t cry,

I won’t cry,

no I

won’t

shed a tear

just as (D)long

as you stand

stand by (A)me.

And ev er you’re in trou ble won’t you (A)stand

by me, oh now, now,

stand

by me.

Stand by me,

stand by me.

If the sky

And dar ling dar ling (A)stand

by me, oh now, now,

stand

by me.

Stand by me,

stand by me.

And dar ling dar ling (A)stand

by me, oh now, now,

stand

by me.

Stand by me,

stand by me.

And

Stand By Me by John Lennon

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 90 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Stand By Me

What key is "Stand By Me" in?
"Stand By Me" by John Lennon is in the key of A with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Stand By Me" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Stand By Me" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Stand By Me"?
This arrangement of "Stand By Me" uses 4 chords: A, D, E, F#m. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
How long does it take to learn "Stand By Me" on piano?
2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by John Lennon can I play here?
Try "HAPPY XMAS", "STARTING OVER", "MIND GAMES". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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