- Contains partial lyrics
Song: |
Stand by Me [excerpt - easy] |
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Instrument: |
Alto Saxophone | |
Scoring: |
Instrumental Solo |
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Original Published Key: |
G Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
112 |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0255968 |
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Price:
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$1.99
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Pages: |
1 |
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Average Rating:
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Rated 4.5/5 based on 1 customer ratings |
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Lyrics Begin:
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When the night has come |
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Arrangement Details
By: |
Saxplained |
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Arranger: |
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Pages: |
1 |
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Form: |
Solo |
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Instrument: |
Alto Saxophone | |
Scoring: |
Instrumental Solo |
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Original Published Key: |
G Major |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0255968 |
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Tempo: |
Moderate soul |
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Metronome: |
q = 112 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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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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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0255968 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
When the night has come |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The alto saxophone solo edition of “Stand by Me” is in G major. It is currently available in that key only.
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What does this alto saxophone solo arrangement include?
The alto saxophone solo arrangement of “Stand by Me” is written for alto saxophone. The catalog lists partial lyrics for this edition, so expect some verses to be omitted.
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 Saxplained is available as an alto saxophone solo arrangement in downloadable, printable digital sheet music. It was originally composed by Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller and Ben E. King. It's an official Signature Artist edition, produced with the performer to stay true to the original recording. It includes 1 page of music.
The original key is G major. It's marked moderate soul, at about 112 BPM. The arrangement is scored for Alto Saxophone. Contains partial lyrics.
Stylistically, it's R&B. There are 290 arrangements of this song available on Musicnotes, for different instruments and levels. It has an average customer rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 1 rating.
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