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Song: |
Stand by Me |
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Instrument: |
Guitar | |
Scoring: |
Guitar TAB Instrumental Solo |
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Original Published Key: |
A Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
121 |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0191970 |
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Price:
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$7.99
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $7.99
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Pages: |
7 |
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Appears On:
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Arrangement Details
By: |
James Bartholomew |
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Arranger: |
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Pages: |
7 |
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Form: |
Solo |
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Instrument: |
Guitar | |
Scorings: |
Guitar TAB Instrumental Solo |
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Original Published Key: |
A Major |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0191970 |
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Metronome: |
q = 121 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Notation: |
Guitar 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 #: |
MN0191970 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The guitar 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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Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?
You can preview the guitar 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 guitar TAB arrangement include?
The guitar TAB arrangement of “Stand by Me” is written for guitar. The score includes tablature rather than standard notation.
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
This digital sheet music edition of “Stand by Me” by James Bartholomew is a guitar tab arrangement available for instant download and printing. The song was composed by Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller and Ben E. King. It's an official Signature Artist edition, produced with the performer to stay true to the original recording.
This edition is 7 pages long. The published key is A major. It's played at about 121 BPM.
The scoring is for Guitar. It falls under the Pop style category. There are 290 arrangements of this song available on Musicnotes, for different instruments and levels.
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