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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"Standing By" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Gb, 112 BPM.

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About “Standing By”

What key is "Standing By" by Pentatonix played in?
Standing By is arranged in the key of Gb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Standing By"?
The arrangement plays at 112 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Standing By" 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 "Standing By"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Standing By"?
"Standing By" was originally performed by Pentatonix. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Standing By"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: Ab, Abpow, Absus4, Bbm, C, Db, Dbpow, Gb, +1 more.
What other songs by Pentatonix can I play here?
Try "SING", "DANCE OF THE SUGAR PLUM FAIRY", "HAVANA". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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