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Stand By Me — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
About “Stand By Me”
Free karaoke for "Stand By Me" by Ben E. King: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 88 BPM.
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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.
Practice tip
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
Questions about this song (11)
- What key is "Stand By Me" by Ben E. King played in?
- Stand By Me is arranged in the key of G 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 88 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Stand By Me" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- 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 9 chords: A, Am, B, C, D, Dmaj7, Em, F, +1 more.
- 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 there a karaoke version of "Stand By Me" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Stand By Me" by Ben E. King. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Stand By Me" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Stand By Me" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.
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