- Contains complete lyrics
Song: |
Stand by Me |
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Instruments: |
Bass Guitar Voice Backup Vocals | |
Scoring: |
Bass Tab Bass/Vocal |
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Original Published Key: |
A Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
116 |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0112525 |
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Price:
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$5.99
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $4.99
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Pages: |
3 |
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Average Rating:
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Rated 4/5 based on 17 customer ratings |
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Top Review:
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"This was helpful to set whole band to play this. I needed to purchase also violin notes. I..." Read reviews
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Lyrics Begin:
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When the night has come and the land is dark and the moon is the only light we'll see, no, |
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Arrangement Details
By: |
Ben E. King |
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Pages: |
3 |
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Instruments: |
Bass Guitar Voice Backup Vocals | |
Scorings: |
Bass Tab Bass/Vocal |
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Original Published Key: |
A Major |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0112525 |
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Tempo: |
Moderately |
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Metronome: |
q = 116 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Notation: |
Bass TAB |
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Song Details
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Date: |
1961 |
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Publisher: |
Sony/ATV Music Publishing |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0112525 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
When the night has come and the land is dark and the moon is the only light we'll see, no, |
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From the Book: |
UltimateGuitar Bass Bonanza |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The bass TAB edition of “Stand by Me” is in A major. It is currently available in that key only.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
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You can preview the bass TAB 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.
What does this bass TAB arrangement include?
The bass TAB arrangement of “Stand by Me” is written for bass guitar, voice and backup vocals. The score includes tablature rather than standard notation, allowing one singer and one accompanist to perform it as written. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.
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.

About This Arrangement
Available as digital sheet music, “Stand by Me” by Ben E. King is a bass TAB arrangement you can download and print. The song was written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. This edition includes 3 pages of music. It's written in A major.
It's marked moderately, at about 116 BPM. It's written for Bass Guitar, Voice and Backup Vocals. Contains complete lyrics. Its style is Soul.
There are 290 arrangements of this song available on Musicnotes, for different instruments and levels. Customers rate it 4.0 out of 5 across 17 ratings. One customer writes: “This was helpful to set whole band to play this. I needed to purchase also violin notes. I´s like to buy whole partiture (with all strings) of some recorded…”
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