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 — 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 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

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 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.
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 Bb, 120 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.

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