What key is "Standing On The Corner" in?

"Standing On The Corner" by The Four Lads is in the key of G with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Standing On The Corner" 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 On The Corner" 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 On The Corner"?

This arrangement of "Standing On The Corner" uses 20 chords: A7, Ab7, Abmaj7, Adim, Am7, B, B7, Bb, +12 more.

How long does it take to learn "Standing On The Corner" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

Lyrics

(Gmaj7)Stand in’ on the (Bm7)cor ner (Am7)watch ing all the (Abmaj7)girls go (Gmaj7)by,

(Gmaj7)stand ing on the (Bm7)cor ner (Am7)watch ing all the (Cm7)girls go (Bm7)by.

Broth er, you (Gmaj7)don’t know a (B7)nic er oc cu (Em7)pa tion, mat ter of (A)fact,

nei ther do (D)I

You’re than ly (Gmaj7)stand ing on the (Bm7)cor ner (Am7)watch ing all the (Ab7)girls, watch ing (Gmaj7)all the girls, (A)watch ing all the (Adim)girls

(D7)go (Gmaj7)by.

I’m the (Em)cat

that got the (A7)cream,

have n’t (Bb)got a girl, but I can (D7)dream.

Have n’t (B)got a girl, but I can (Eb7)wish, so I (G)take me down to (D)Main Street and (Gmaj7)that’s where I se (D)lect my i (Gmaj7)mag i na ry (D9)dish!

(Gmaj7)Stand in’ on the (Bm7)cor ner (Am7)watch ing all the (Abmaj7)girls go (Gmaj7)by,

(Gmaj7)stand ing on the (Bm7)cor ner (Am7)giv ing all the (Cm7)girls the (Bm7)eye.

Broth er, if (Gmaj7)you’ve got a (B7)rich i mag i (Em7)na tion, give it a (A)whirl,

give it a (D)try.

You’re Try ly (Gmaj7)stand ing on the (Bm7)cor ner (Am7)watch ing all the (Ab7)girls, watch ing (Gmaj7)all the girls, (A)watch ing all the (Adim)girls

(D7)go (Gmaj7)by.

Sat ur (Em)day,

and I’m so (A7)broke,

could n’t (Bb)buy a girl a nick el (D7)coke.

Still I’m (B)liv ing like a mil lion (Eb7)aire, when I (G)take me down to (D)Main Street and (Gmaj7)I re view the (D)ha rem pa (Gmaj7)rad ing for me (D9)there.

(Gmaj7)by.

Standing On The Corner by The Four Lads

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Standing On The Corner”

What key is "Standing On The Corner" in?: "Standing On The Corner" by The Four Lads is in the key of G with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Standing On The Corner" 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 On The Corner" 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 On The Corner"?: This arrangement of "Standing On The Corner" uses 20 chords: A7, Ab7, Abmaj7, Adim, Am7, B, B7, Bb, +12 more.
How long does it take to learn "Standing On The Corner" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.