Stand By Me

by Ben E. King
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Lyrics

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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Stand By Me" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Stand By Me

Can I play "Stand By Me" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Stand By Me" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Stand By Me" by Ben E. King played in?
Stand By Me is arranged in the key of Bb 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 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Stand By Me" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
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 Ben E. King. 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: Bb, C, Dm, F. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Ben E. King can I play here?
Try "SPANISH HARLEM", "Stand By Me", "Stand By Me". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Stand By Me"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Stand By Me" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Stand By Me"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Stand By Me" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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