Stand By Me

by John Lennon
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Lyrics

When the night

has come look 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 dar er you’re ling, in trou dar ble won’t ling, you (A)stand

by me, oh now, now,

stand

by me.

Stand by me,

stand by me.

If the sky

that we look 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 dar er you’re ling, in trou dar ble won’t ling, 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 — Beginner Piano Tutorial

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Learn "Stand By Me" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of A, 90 BPM.

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About “Stand By Me”

What key is "Stand By Me" by John Lennon played in?
Stand By Me is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Stand By Me"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Stand By Me" 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 "Stand By Me"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Stand By Me"?
"Stand By Me" was originally performed by John Lennon. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Stand By Me"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: A, D, E, F#m. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by John Lennon can I play here?
Try "HAPPY XMAS", "STARTING OVER", "MIND GAMES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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