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Stand by Me by Ben E. King - Guitar TAB, Guitar/Vocal/Chords Sheet Music (Page 1 of 2)

Stand by Me

By Ben E. King Easy Guitar TAB Pages: 2
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Score Details

This digital sheet music edition of “Stand by Me” by Ben E. King is an easy guitar TAB arrangement available for instant download and printing. The song was composed by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. This edition is 2 pages long.

The published key is C major. The tempo marking is moderately, around 120 BPM. It's arranged for Guitar and Voice.

This edition contains complete lyrics. It's categorized as Soul on Musicnotes. This song is available in 290 arrangements on Musicnotes, spanning various instruments and difficulty levels.

Arrangement
Guitar TAB
Composers
Jerry Leiber , Mike Stoller , Ben E. King
Lyricists
Jerry Leiber , Mike Stoller , Ben E. King
Product #
MN0149996
Pages
2 Pages
Instruments
Guitar , Voice
Publisher
Sony/ATV Music Publishing
Date
1961
Tempo
Moderately
Metronome
q = 120
Original Published Key
C Major
Time Signature
4/4
Product Type
Official
Interactive
Yes
Notation
Easy Guitar TAB

Appears On

1960s

Frequently Asked Questions

What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?

The easy guitar TAB edition of “Stand by Me” is in C major. It is currently available in that key only.

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 guitar TAB 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 guitar TAB arrangement include?

The easy guitar TAB arrangement of “Stand by Me” is written for guitar and voice. The score includes tablature rather than standard notation, 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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