Stand By Me

by Ben E. King
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When the night

that we has up come

and the land ble is (Dm)dark

and the (Bb)moon tains

is the (C)on ble ly light to we (F)see,

oh, I won’t

be a fraid, no, I won’t (Dm)won’t

be (C)a (Dm)fraid

just as (Bb)long

as you (C)stand,

stand by (F)me.

So dar ling, dar ling, stand

by me,

stand (C)by (Dm)me,

oh (Bb)stand,

stand by me,

stand by me.

If the sky

that we has up come

and should land ble and (Dm)fall

and the (Bb)moun tains

is should (C)on ble ly light to the (F)sea,

I won’t cry,

I won’t cry, no, I won’t (Dm)won’t

shed (C)a (Dm)tear

just as (Bb)long

as you (C)stand,

stand by (F)me.

So dar ling, dar ling, stand

by me,

stand (C)by (Dm)me,

oh (Bb)stand,

stand by me,

stand by me.

If the

Dar ling, stand

by me,

stand (C)by (Dm)me,

oh (Bb)stand,

stand by me,

stand by me.

When ev er I’m in trou ble, won’t you stand

by me,

stand (C)by (Dm)me,

oh (Bb)stand,

stand by me,

stand by me.

When ev er I’m in trou ble, won’t you

Stand By Me by Ben E. King

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Stand By Me

What key is "Stand By Me" in?
"Stand By Me" by Ben E. King is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Stand By Me" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
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: Bb, C, Dm, F. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
How long does it take to learn "Stand By Me" on piano?
30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
What other songs by Ben E. King can I play here?
Try "SPANISH HARLEM", "Stand By Me", "Stand By Me". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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