Lyrics
Made a meal and threw it up on Sun day, I’ve
got a (G)lot of things to learn.
Said I would and I’ll be (B)leav ing one day, be (C)fore my heart (G)starts to (D)burn.
So what’s the mat ter with you?
Sing me (D)some thing (Em)new,
don’t you know the cold and wind and rain don’t know, they (C)on ly seem to come and go a way.
Stand by me,
no bo dy knows
the way it’s gon na be.
Stand by me,
no bo dy knows
the way it’s gon na be.
Stand by me,
no bo dy knows
the way it’s gon na be.
Stand By Me by Ben E. King
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 88 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. 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 G with a tempo of 88 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
- Is "Stand By Me" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, 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.
- What chords are used in "Stand By Me"?
- This arrangement of "Stand By Me" uses 9 chords: A, Am, B, C, D, Dmaj7, Em, F, +1 more.
- 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.