Standing On The Corner

by The Four Lads
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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Standing On The Corner" 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 G, 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Standing On The Corner”

Why does "Standing On The Corner" 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 On The Corner".
What key is "Standing On The Corner" by The Four Lads played in?
Standing On The Corner is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Standing On The Corner"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Standing On The Corner" 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 On The Corner"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Standing On The Corner"?
"Standing On The Corner" was originally performed by The Four Lads. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Standing On The Corner"?
This arrangement uses 20 chords: A7, Ab7, Abmaj7, Adim, Am7, B, B7, Bb, +12 more.
Is this real sheet music for "Standing On The Corner"?
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 On The Corner".
Can I see all the notes in "Standing On The Corner"?
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 G at 120 BPM.