- Contains partial lyrics
Song: |
Stand by Me [excerpt - easy] |
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Instrument: |
Tenor Saxophone | |
Scoring: |
Instrumental Solo |
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Original Published Key: |
C Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
112 |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0255969 |
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Price:
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$1.99
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Pages: |
1 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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When the night has come |
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Appears On:
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Arrangement Details
By: |
Saxplained |
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Arranger: |
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Pages: |
1 |
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Form: |
Solo |
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Instrument: |
Tenor Saxophone | |
Scoring: |
Instrumental Solo |
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Original Published Key: |
C Major |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0255969 |
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Tempo: |
Moderate soul |
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Metronome: |
q = 112 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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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 #: |
MN0255969 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
When the night has come |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The tenor saxophone solo edition of “Stand by Me” is in C 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 tenor 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.
What does this tenor saxophone solo arrangement include?
The tenor saxophone solo arrangement of “Stand by Me” is written for tenor saxophone. The catalog lists partial lyrics for this edition, so expect some verses to be omitted.
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 Saxplained is offered as a tenor saxophone solo arrangement in instantly downloadable digital sheet music. The original music is by Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller and Ben E. King. As an official Signature Artist edition, it was created with the artist and follows the original recording. The arrangement spans 1 page.
It's scored in C major. The tempo marking is moderate soul, around 112 BPM. It's written for Tenor Saxophone. This edition contains partial lyrics.
Its style is R&B. This song is available in 290 arrangements on Musicnotes, spanning various instruments and difficulty levels.
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