Standing By

by Pentatonix
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Lyrics

(Db5)I

count ed the stars to night.

Oh, how they shine so bright.

I (Db5)gath er them all so we (Gb5)per fect ly a (Db)lign

while we gaze from far a way

and sep ’rate ly launch the day,

come (Db)ris ing a cross the hor (Gb)i zon in our (Db5)minds.

But now I (Gb)know

my heart is (Gb)strong.

Where you be (Gb)long

is by my side.

So will you (Gb)hold?

’Cause time is (Gb)cold,

but in your (Gb)soul

I’m stand ing by.

Ooh, whoa, (Gb)whoa,

whoa.

Ooh, whoa, (Gb)whoa,

(Db)whoa,

whoa.

(Db)I

have wait ed a thou sand years,

and now that to mor row’s here

I will (Db)shout from the moun tain top.

(Gb)Our hearts be long near.

And we’ve trav eled land and sea,

our bea con the love we keep.

But (Db)when we u nite, this will (Gb)all have been a dream.

And now we (Gb)know

our hearts are (Gb)strong.

Where we be (Gb)long

is side by side.

And so we’ll (Gb)hold

each oth er (Gb)close,

and in our (Gb)souls

we’re stand ing by.

Ooh, whoa, (Gb)whoa,

(Db)whoa,

whoa.

Ooh, whoa, (Gb)whoa,

(Db)whoa,

whoa.

Ooh, whoa, (Gb)whoa,

ooh, whoa, (Gb)whoa,

whoa.

Ooh, whoa, (Gb)whoa,

(Db)whoa,

whoa.

And so we’ll (Gb)hold

each oth er (Gb)close,

and then we’ll (Gb)know

we’re stand ing by.

Standing By by Pentatonix

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Db at 112 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Standing By”

What key is "Standing By" in?
"Standing By" by Pentatonix is in the key of Db with a tempo of 112 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Standing By" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Standing By" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Standing By"?
This arrangement of "Standing By" uses 9 chords: Ab, Abpow, Absus4, Bbm, C, Db, Dbpow, Gb, +1 more.
How long does it take to learn "Standing By" on piano?
2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Pentatonix can I play here?
Try "SING", "DANCE OF THE SUGAR PLUM FAIRY", "HAVANA". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.