Stand By Me

by Ben E. King
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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

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 104 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 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.

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