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Stand by Me
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- Contains complete lyrics
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Stand by Me |
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Voice Piano Guitar | |
Vocal Range: |
F4-F5 |
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Piano/Vocal/Guitar |
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Original Published Key: |
F Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
132 |
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Product #:
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MN0059969 |
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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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3 |
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Average Rating:
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Rated 3.5/5 based on 219 customer ratings |
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Top Review:
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"Worked really well in the group Didnt have any problems with it. "
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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 see, oh I won't be afraid no I won't be afraid long as you stand, stand by me. |
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Arrangement Details
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By: |
Ben E. King |
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Pages: |
3 |
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Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice Piano Guitar | |
Vocal Range: |
F4-F5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Guitar |
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Original Published Key: |
F Major |
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Available Keys: |
F Major (Orig), A Major (+4), Bb Major (+5), C Major (-5), D Major (-3), Eb Major (-2), F# Major (+1), G Major (+2) |
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Musicnotes |
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MN0059969 |
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Tempo: |
Moderately, with a beat |
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Metronome: |
q = 132 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Song Details
Song Details gives you detailed information about this song, Stand by Me
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Date: |
1961 |
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Publisher: |
Sony/ATV Music Publishing |
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MN0059969 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
When the night has come and the land is dark and the moon is the only light we see, oh I won't be afraid no I won't be afraid long as you stand, stand by me. |
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From the Books: |
Stand By Me VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of Rock & Roll |
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MN0059969 |
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From the Books: |
Stand By Me VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of Rock & Roll |
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Reviews
Displaying all reviews (3)Worked really well in the group
Didnt have any problems with it.
kochspostulates
The chord progression is pretty easy. Practicing this song is a good way to develop your feel. Also this is good song to practice playing licks between the chords
MaceWindu
Publishing administered by: Sony/ATV Music Publishing
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The piano/vocal/guitar edition of “Stand by Me” is in F major. You can also purchase it in 7 other keys, each sold separately.
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 piano/vocal/guitar 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 piano/vocal/guitar arrangement include?
The piano/vocal/guitar arrangement of “Stand by Me” is written for voice, piano and guitar, 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
This digital sheet music edition of “Stand by Me” by Ben E. King is a piano/vocal/guitar arrangement available for instant download and printing. The song was composed by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. This edition is 3 pages long. The published key is F major.
7 alternate keys are available for transposition. The tempo marking is moderately, with a beat, around 132 BPM. It's arranged for Voice, Piano and Guitar. This edition contains complete lyrics.
It's featured in Smokey Joe's Café. Based on 219 ratings, it averages 3.5 out of 5. From a customer review: “Worked really well in the group Didnt have any problems with it.”
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