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When the night
has come
and the land is dark
and the moon
is the on ly light we’ll (A)see.
No, I won’t
be a fraid; no, I (F#m)won’t
be (E)a (F#m)fraid,
just as long
as you stand,
stand by me.
So dar lin’, dar lin’, (A)stand
by me.
Oh, stand
(E)by (F#m)me.
Oh, (D)stand,
stand by me,
stand by me.
If the sky
that we look up
should tum ble,
or moun (D)tain
should (E)crum ble to the (A)sea.
I won’t cry,
I won’t cry;
won’t
shed (F#m)tear,
And
(A)stand
by me.
Oh, stand
(E)by (F#m)me.
Oh, (D)stand,
stand by me,
stand by me.
If the sky stand by me.
ev er you’re in trou ble, won’t you (A)stand
by me.
Oh, stand
(E)by me.
Won’t you stand now?
Oh, stand, stand by me,
stand by me.
(A)stand
by me.
Oh, stand
(E)by me.
Won’t you stand now?
Oh, stand, stand by me,
stand by me.
Stand By Me — Piano Accompaniment Track
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Free piano accompaniment for "Stand By Me" by Ben E. King. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of A, 120 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (A) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Stand By Me”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Stand By Me" with this backing?
- Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Stand By Me".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Stand By Me" by Ben E. King in?
- The backing track is in A at 120 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Stand By Me" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Stand By Me"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Stand By Me", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Stand By Me" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Stand By Me"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Stand By Me"?
- "Stand By Me" was originally performed by Ben E. King. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- How do I use "Stand By Me" as a backing track?
- Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
- Can I change the key of "Stand By Me" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in A, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.