Stand By You

by Rachel Platten
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Lyrics

(G)E ven if we can’t find (C)heav en, heav en, (F)heav en, (G)heav en, (C)heav en, heav en.

(F)Hands, put your (G)emp ty hands in mine.

And (F)scars, show me (G)all the scars you (C)hide.

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

Oh, (F)tears make ka (G)lei do scopes in your eyes.

And (F)hurt, I know you’re (G)hurt ing, but so am (C)I.

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

E ven if we’re break ing down,

we can find a way to break (Am)through.

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

Love, you’re not a lone, ’cause I’m gon na stand by (C)you.

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

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

Love, you’re not a lone, ’cause I’m gon na stand by (F)you.

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

And the (F)heart, some times (G)it’s un clear why it’s (C)beat ing.

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

And, oh, (F)truth, I guess (G)truth is what you be (C)lieve in.

And (F)faith, I think (G)faith is hav ing a (C)rea son.

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

I’ll be your (Em)eyes

’til yours can’t (F)shine.

And I’ll be your (C)arms, I’ll be your (G)stead y sat el (Am)lite.

And when you can’t (Em)rise,

well, I’ll (Dm7)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 (C)you.

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

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 (F)you.

Love, you’re (Am)not a lone,

I’m gon na stand by (F)you.

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

Stand By You — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "Stand By You" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 90 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 You”

What key is "Stand By You" by Rachel Platten played in?
Stand By You 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 You"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Stand By You" 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 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 other songs by Rachel Platten can I play here?
Try "STAND BY YOU", "FIGHT SONG", "Fight Song". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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