Other arrangements of Standing By
Pick a learning view.
(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 Db, 112 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Standing By”
- Why does "Standing By" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Standing By".
- What key is "Standing By" by Pentatonix played in?
- Standing By is arranged in the key of Db 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.
- Is this real sheet music for "Standing By"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Standing By".
- Can I see all the notes in "Standing By"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Db at 112 BPM.