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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
Learn "Standing By" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”
- Can I play "Standing By" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Standing By" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Standing By"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Standing By" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Standing By"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Standing By" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.