Standing Still

by Jewel
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Lyrics

(Bm)Cut ers tin’ through stoop, the in dark est night in my (D)two head mer lights.

Be Tryin’ to (Bm)keep it clear, flight but I’m (A)los ing it here sight to the (D)the twi light.

There’s a (Bm)dead end to my left; feel there’s a (A)burn ing bush in (D)to my right.

You (Bm)aren’t in sight;

I feel you (D)aren’t in sight.

(G)Do

you

(Asus)want me

(G)like

I

(Asus)want you, or (A)am I stand ing still

be (D)neath the dark ened sky?

Or (Asus)am I (A)stand ing still

with the (D)scen er y fly ing by?

Or (A)am I stand ing still?

Out of the (Gmaj7)cor ner of my eye,

(F#m)was that (Bm)you

(Gmaj7)pass ing me by?

(Bm)Moth ers on the stoop, boys in souped up coupes on this (D)hot sum mer night.

Be tween to (Bm)fight and clear, flight is the (A)blind ing man’s here sight and the (D)choice that’s right.

There’s I (Bm)roll the win dow down, feel like I’m (A)gon na drown in (D)this strange town.

Feel (Bm)bro ken down;

I feel you (D)bro ken down.

(G)Do

you

(Asus)need me

(G)like

I

(Asus)need you, or (A)am I stand ing still

be (D)neath the dark ened sky?

Or (Asus)am I (A)stand ing still

with the (D)scen er y fly ing by?

Or (A)am I stand ing still?

Out of the (Gmaj7)cor ner of my eye,

(F#m)was that (Bm)you

(Gmaj7)pass ing me by?

Sweet sor row he said, “Call to mor row.”

Sweet sor row he said, “Call to mor row.” (D5)Do

(G)you

(Asus)love me

(D)like

(G)I

(Asus)love you, or (A)am I stand ing

Are you pass

ing me (G)by,

pass ing by?

(Dmaj7)(Do

(Gmaj9)you

(Asus)want me)

Pass ing me by.

(Dmaj7)Do you

(Gmaj9)need me

(Asus)like I

(A)need you too?

And (Dmaj7)do you

(Gmaj9)want me

(Asus)like I

(A)want you?

Or are you (D)pass

ing me by?

Or am I stand ing still?

(Dmaj7)Do you

(Gmaj9)need me

(Asus)like I

(A)need you too?

And (Dmaj7)do you

(Gmaj9)want me

(Asus)like I

(A)want you?

Or are you (D)pass

ing me by?

Or am I stand ing still?

Or am I stand ing still?

Standing Still — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Standing Still" 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 D, 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 Still

Can I play "Standing Still" 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 Still" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Standing Still" by Jewel played in?
Standing Still is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Standing Still"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Standing Still" 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 Still"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Standing Still"?
"Standing Still" was originally performed by Jewel. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Standing Still"?
This arrangement uses 13 chords: A, Asus4, Bm, Bm7, D, Dmaj7, Dpow, Em7, +5 more.
What other songs by Jewel can I play here?
Try "GOODBYE ALICE IN WONDERLAND", "1000 MILES AWAY", "INTUITION". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Standing Still"?
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 Still" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Standing Still"?
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 Still" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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