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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Standing On The Corner" by The Four Lads in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of G. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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”

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Standing On The Corner"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature G. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
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 the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Standing On The Corner" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature G, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 120 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.