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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Stand By Me" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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

Where are the chord symbols for "Stand By Me" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Stand By Me" is in Bb.
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.
Does "Stand By Me" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Stand By Me" is in the key of Bb at 120 BPM.
What chords are in "Stand By Me"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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