Stand By Me

by Ben E. King
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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Stand By Me" by Ben E. King in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of C, 110 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Stand By Me

Can I learn "Stand By Me" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Stand By Me" with hands-separate practice in C at 110 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Stand By Me"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Stand By Me" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Stand By Me"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Stand By Me" is in the key of C at 110 BPM.

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