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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Standing On The Corner" 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 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”

Can I play "Standing On The Corner" 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 On The Corner" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Standing On The Corner"?
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 On The Corner" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Standing On The Corner"?
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 On The Corner" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.