- Contains complete lyrics
Song: |
Stand by Me |
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Piano SATB Choir | |
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SATB Choir + Piano Piano/Vocal/Chords |
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Original Published Key: |
Eb Major |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0081894 |
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Price:
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$2.99
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Pages: |
7 |
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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'll see, |
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Arrangement Details
By: |
Ben E. King |
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Pages: |
7 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Piano SATB Choir | |
Scorings: |
SATB Choir + Piano Piano/Vocal/Chords |
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Original Published Key: |
Eb Major |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0081894 |
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Tempo: |
Soul Rock |
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Metronome: |
q = 104 |
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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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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0081894 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
When the night has come and the land is dark and the moon is the only light we'll see, |
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From the Book: |
Stand By Me |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The piano/vocal/chords edition of “Stand by Me” is in Eb major. It is currently available in that key only.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
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What does this piano/vocal/chords arrangement include?
The piano/vocal/chords arrangement of “Stand by Me” is written for piano and SATB choir. The score includes separate parts for soprano, alto, tenor and bass, allowing a choir to perform it with an accompanist. 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 a piano/vocal/chords arrangement, available as digital sheet music you can download and print. It was written by Mike Stoller and Jerry Leiber. It runs 7 pages. The original published key is Eb major.
The tempo is soul rock, at around 104 BPM. It's arranged for Piano and SATB Choir. For vocalists, contains complete lyrics. It's categorized as Movie/TV on Musicnotes.
Musicnotes offers 290 arrangements of this song, across a range of instruments and skill levels. Arranged by Roger Emerson.
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