Lyrics
When the (C)night
has come
and the (Am)land
is dark,
and the (F)moon
is the (C)on ly (G)light we’ll (C)see,
no, I won’t
be a fraid, no, I (Am)won’t
be a fraid
just as (F)long
as (G)you
stand by (C)me.
Dar ling, stand
by me,
won’t you (Am)stand
by me.
If you’re in (F)need,
won’t you (G7)stand,
stand by (C)me.
And if the sky
that we look up on
should ev er (Am)crum ble
and fall,
and the (F)moun tains
should (G7)fall
to the (C)sea,
no, I won’t
be a fraid, no, I (Am)won’t
shed a tear
just as (F)long
as you (G7)stand,
stand by (C)me.
Dar ling, stand
by (C)me.
Stand By Me by Ben E. King
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 104 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
Learn how to accompany it· the chords and what each hand plays, on Super Simple Chords ↗About “Stand By Me”
- What key is "Stand By Me" in?
- "Stand By Me" by Ben E. King is in the key of C with a tempo of 104 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.
- How long does it take to learn "Stand By Me" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- 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.