- Contains complete lyrics
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Stand by Me |
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Piano Voice | |
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Instrumental Solo Piano/Vocal |
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Transposed Key: |
Bb Major |
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Original Published Key: |
C Major |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0060048_D2 |
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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: |
3 |
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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, |
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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 #: |
MN0060048_D2 |
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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, |
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From the Book: |
More Popular Piano Solos - Level 3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The easy piano edition of “Stand by Me” is in Bb major. The originally published key is C major. You can also purchase it in 6 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 easy piano 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 easy piano arrangement include?
The easy piano arrangement of “Stand by Me” is written for piano and voice, 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 available as an easy piano arrangement in downloadable, printable digital sheet music. It was originally composed by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. It includes 3 pages of music. It's written in Bb major.
It's available in 6 additional keys for transposition. The tempo is moderately, with a beat, at around 100 BPM. The arrangement is scored for Piano and Voice. For vocalists, contains complete lyrics.
Stylistically, it's Movie/TV. Musicnotes offers 290 arrangements of this song, across a range of instruments and skill levels. This edition was arranged by Fred Kern.
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