Stand By You

by Rachel Platten
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Lyrics

(E)E ven if we can’t find (A)heav en, heav en, (D)heav en, (E)heav en, (A)heav en, heav en.

(D)Hands, put your (E)emp ty hands in mine.

And (D)scars, show me (E)all the scars you (A)hide.

And, (D)hey, if your wings are bro ken, (A)please take (E)mine ’til yours can o pen (D)too, ’cause (E)I’m gon na stand by you.

Oh, (D)tears make ka (E)lei do scopes in your eyes.

And (D)hurt, I know you’re (E)hurt ing, but so am I.

And, (D)love, if your wings are bro ken, (A)bor row mine so yours can o pen too,

’cause (CN.C.)I’m gon na stand by (A)you.

E ven if we’re break ing down,

we can find a way to break (F#m)through.

E ven if we can’t find heav en, I’ll walk through (E)hell with you.

Love, you’re not a lone,

’cause I’m gon na stand by (A)you.

E ven if we can’t find heav en, I’m gon na stand by (F#m)you.

E ven if we can’t find heav en, I’ll walk through (E)hell with you.

Love, you’re (F#m)not a lone,

’cause I’m gon na stand by (D)you.

Yeah, you’re (E)all I nev er knew I need ed.

And the (D)heart, some times (E)it’s un clear why it’s beat ing.

And, (D)love, if your wings are bro ken, (A)we can (E)brave through those e mo tions (D)too, ’cause (E)I’m gon na stand by (A)you.

And, oh, (D)truth, I guess (E)truth is what you be (A)lieve in.

And (D)faith, I think (E)faith is hav ing a (A)rea son.

And I know, know, (D)love, if your wings are bro ken, (A)bor row mine so yours can o pen (D)too, ’cause (CN.C.)I’m gon na stand by

’cause I’m gon na stand by (F#m)you.

I’ll be your eyes

’til yours can (D)shine.

And I’ll be your (A)arms, I’ll be your (E)stead y sat el lite.

And when you can’t (C#m)rise,

well, I’ll crawl with you on hands and knees, ’cause I,

I’m gon na stand by (CN.C.)you.

E ven if we’re break ing down,

we can find a way to break through.

E ven if we can’t find heav en, I’ll walk through hell with you.

Love, you’re not a lone,

’cause I’m gon na stand by (A)you.

E ven if we can’t find heav en, I’m gon na stand by (F#m)you.

E ven if we can’t find heav en, I’ll walk through (E)hell with you.

Love, you’re not a lone,

’cause I’m gon na stand by (D)you.

Love, you’re (F#m)not a lone,

I’m gon na stand by (D)you.

(E)E ven if we can’t find (A)heav en, heav en, (D)heav en, (E)I’m gon na stand by (A)you.

Stand By You — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Stand By You" by Rachel Platten 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 A, 95 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Stand By You

Can I learn "Stand By You" 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 You" with hands-separate practice in A at 95 BPM.
What key is "Stand By You" by Rachel Platten played in?
Stand By You is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Stand By You"?
The arrangement plays at 95 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Stand By You" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Stand By You"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Stand By You"?
"Stand By You" was originally performed by Rachel Platten. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Stand By You"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, Bm7, C, C#m, D, E, F#m.
What other songs by Rachel Platten can I play here?
Try "FIGHT SONG", "Fight Song", "Fight Song". 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 You"?
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 You" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Stand By You"?
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 You" is in the key of A at 95 BPM.

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