Lyrics
When the (C)night
has come
and the (Am)land
is dark,
and the (F)moon
is the (G)on ly 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 — Beginner Piano Tutorial
Learn "Stand By Me" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 110 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Stand By Me”
- What key is "Stand By Me" by Ben E. King played in?
- Stand By Me is arranged in the key of C 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 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Stand By Me" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- 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 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.