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.

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Stand By Me — Simple Sheet Music

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"Stand By Me" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of A, 90 BPM.

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

About “Stand By Me”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Stand By Me"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Stand By Me". Key of A, 90 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.