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Stand by Me by Ben E. King - Instrumental Solo Sheet Music (Page 1 of 1)

Stand by Me

By Ben E. King Alto Saxophone Solo Pages: 1
Available in 3 different keys:
C Major (Orig. published key)

C Major (Orig. published key)

-6 F# Major (6 sharps)

+6 F# Major (6 sharps)

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Score Details

“Stand by Me” by Ben E. King is available as an alto saxophone solo arrangement in downloadable, printable digital sheet music. It was originally composed by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. It includes 1 page of music.

The original key is C major. Transposition into 2 other keys is available. The tempo is moderately, with a beat, at around 88 BPM.

It's written for Alto Saxophone. Its style is Soul. Musicnotes offers 290 arrangements of this song, across a range of instruments and skill levels.

From the Book:

Essential Songs for Alto Sax

Arrangement
Instrumental Solo
Composers
Jerry Leiber , Mike Stoller , Ben E. King
Lyricists
Jerry Leiber , Mike Stoller , Ben E. King
Product #
MN0103909
Pages
1 Page
Instrument
Alto Saxophone
Publisher
Sony/ATV Music Publishing
Date
1961
Tempo
Moderately, with a beat
Metronome
q = 88
Original Published Key
C Major
Time Signature
4/4
Product Type
Official
Interactive
Yes

Appears On

1960s

Frequently Asked Questions

What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?

The alto saxophone solo edition of “Stand by Me” is in C major. You can also purchase it in one other key, sold separately.

Can I print or download the sheet music?

Your purchase comes with 1 authorized print and an interactive copy you can access for life through the free Musicnotes apps. If you need a PDF, you can add one to your order at checkout.

Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?

You can preview the alto saxophone solo score for “Stand by Me” and hear its playback on this page before choosing a key or purchase option. The playback follows the notation in this exact arrangement, helping you hear how the music is written before you buy.

Is “Stand by Me” available for other instruments?

Yes. “Stand by Me” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Stand by Me” to compare them.

What time signature is this version in?

The music is written in 4/4. Each measure contains four quarter-note beats.

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