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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
Free karaoke for "Standing By" by Pentatonix: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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 there a karaoke version of "Standing By" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Standing By" by Pentatonix. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Standing By" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Db, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Standing By" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.