- Contains complete lyrics
Available at a discount in the digital sheet music collection:
Song: |
Stand by Me |
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Instruments: |
Treble Clef Instrument Voice Piano | |
Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Chords |
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Original Published Key: |
C Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
120 |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0130587 |
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Price:
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$4.99
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $3.99
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Pages: |
2 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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When the night has come and the land is dark |
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Arrangement Details
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 #: |
MN0130587 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
When the night has come and the land is dark |
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From the Book: |
E-Z Play Today #286 - Early Rock 'n' Roll |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The beginner notes edition of “Stand by Me” is in C major. It is currently available in that key only.
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What does this beginner notes arrangement include?
The beginner notes arrangement of “Stand by Me” is written for treble clef instrument, voice and piano, 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
“Stand by Me” by Ben E. King is a beginner notes arrangement, available as digital sheet music you can download and print. It was written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. It runs 2 pages.
The original published key is C major. The suggested tempo is around 120 BPM. It's written for Treble Clef Instrument, Voice and Piano.
For vocalists, contains complete lyrics. Its style is Soul. Musicnotes offers 290 arrangements of this song, across a range of instruments and skill levels.
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