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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 Viola Solo Pages: 1
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“Stand by Me” by Ben E. King is a viola solo arrangement, available as digital sheet music you can download and print. It was written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. It runs 1 page.

The original published key is D major. It's marked moderately, with a beat, at about 88 BPM. The arrangement is scored for Viola.

Stylistically, it's Soul. There are 290 arrangements of this song available on Musicnotes, for different instruments and levels.

From the Book:

Essential Songs for Viola

Arrangement
Instrumental Solo
Composers
Jerry Leiber , Mike Stoller , Ben E. King
Lyricists
Jerry Leiber , Mike Stoller , Ben E. King
Product #
MN0104170
Pages
1 Page
Instrument
Viola
Publisher
Sony/ATV Music Publishing
Date
1961
Tempo
Moderately, with a beat
Metronome
q = 88
Original Published Key
D 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 viola solo edition of “Stand by Me” is in D major. It is currently available in that key only.

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 viola 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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