Stand By Me

by Ben E. King
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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.

Stand By Me — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Stand By Me" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 88 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “Stand By Me

Where are the chord symbols for "Stand By Me" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Stand By Me" is in G.
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.
Does "Stand By Me" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Stand By Me" is in the key of G at 88 BPM.
What chords are in "Stand By Me"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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