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Stand by Me by Ben E. King - Piano/Vocal/Guitar Sheet Music (Page 1 of 3)

Stand by Me

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By Ben E. King Piano/Vocal/Guitar Pages: 3
Available in 8 different keys:
-2 Eb Major (3 flats)

F Major (Orig. published key)

+4 A Major (3 sharps)

+5 Bb Major (2 flats)

-5 C Major

-3 D Major (2 sharps)

-2 Eb Major (3 flats)

+1 F# Major (6 sharps)

+2 G Major (1 sharp)

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kochspostulates ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Worked really well in the group Didnt have any problems with it.

MaceWindu ★ ★ ★ ★

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

Score Details

Available as digital sheet music, “Stand by Me” by Ben E. King is a piano/vocal/guitar arrangement you can download and print. The song was written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. This edition includes 3 pages of music. This arrangement is in Eb major.

It can be transposed into 7 alternate keys. The tempo is moderately, with a beat, at around 132 BPM. The scoring is for Voice, Piano and Guitar. For vocalists, contains complete lyrics.

It comes from Smokey Joe's Café. It holds a 3.5 out of 5 rating from 219 ratings. A verified buyer says: “Worked really well in the group Didnt have any problems with it.”

Available at a discount in the digital sheet music collection:

From the Books:

Stand By Me

VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of Rock & Roll

Arrangement
Piano/Vocal/Guitar
Composers
Jerry Leiber , Mike Stoller , Ben E. King
Lyricists
Jerry Leiber , Mike Stoller , Ben E. King
Product #
MN0059969_D2
Pages
3 Pages
Instruments
Voice , Piano , Guitar
Vocal Range
Voice: Voice vocal range, from Eb4 to Eb5
Publisher
Sony/ATV Music Publishing
Date
1961
Tempo
Moderately, with a beat
Metronome
q = 132
Original Published Key
Eb Major
Original Key
F Major
Time Signature
4/4
Product Type
Official
Interactive
Yes

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 Eb major. The originally published key is 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.

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