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Stand by Me by Ben E. King - Leadsheet, Lyrics/Melody/Chords Sheet Music (Page 1 of 1)

Stand by Me

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By Ben E. King Leadsheet Pages: 1
Available in 7 different keys:
-3 D Major (2 sharps)

F Major (Orig. published key)

-8 A Major (3 sharps)

+4 A Major (3 sharps)

-5 C Major

-3 D Major (2 sharps)

-2 Eb Major (3 flats)

+2 G Major (1 sharp)

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sam_segal ★ ★

Easy song to play nothing special

Score Details

Available as digital sheet music, “Stand by Me” by Ben E. King is a leadsheet arrangement you can download and print. The song was written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. This edition includes 1 page of music. This arrangement is in D major.

It can be transposed into 6 alternate keys. The tempo marking is moderately, with a beat, around 120 BPM. The scoring is for Voice and C Instrument. This edition contains complete lyrics.

It falls under the Soul style category. This song is available in 290 arrangements on Musicnotes, spanning various instruments and difficulty levels. It holds a 2.5 out of 5 rating from 2 ratings.

Available at a discount in the digital sheet music collection:

From the Book:

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Arrangement
Leadsheet
Composers
Jerry Leiber , Mike Stoller , Ben E. King
Lyricists
Jerry Leiber , Mike Stoller , Ben E. King
Product #
MN0136962_D3
Pages
1 Page
Instruments
Voice , C Instrument
Vocal Range
F4-F5
Publisher
Sony/ATV Music Publishing
Date
1961
Tempo
Moderately, with a beat
Metronome
q = 120
Original Published Key
D 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 leadsheet edition of “Stand by Me” is in D major. The originally published key is F major. You can also purchase it in 5 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 leadsheet 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 leadsheet arrangement include?

The leadsheet arrangement of “Stand by Me” is written for voice and C instrument, allowing you to build your own arrangement. 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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