- Contains complete lyrics
Song: |
Stand by Me |
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2-Part Choir Piano Accompaniment | |
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2-Part Choir + Piano |
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Original Published Key: |
Eb Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
104 |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0151015 |
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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 Stand by, stand by me. |
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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: |
2-Part Choir Piano Accompaniment | |
Scoring: |
2-Part Choir + Piano |
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Original Published Key: |
Eb Major |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0151015 |
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Tempo: |
Soul Rock |
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Metronome: |
q = 104 |
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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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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0151015 |
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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 Stand by, stand by me. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The 2-part choir + piano 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 2-part choir + piano arrangement include?
The 2-part choir + piano arrangement of “Stand by Me” is written for 2-part choir and piano. The score includes two separate vocal parts, 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
Available as digital sheet music, “Stand by Me” by Ben E. King is a 2-part choir + piano arrangement you can download and print. The song was written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. This edition includes 7 pages of music. It's written in Eb major.
The tempo is soul rock, at around 104 BPM. The arrangement is scored for 2-Part Choir and Piano Accompaniment. For vocalists, contains complete lyrics. Stylistically, it's Soul.
Musicnotes offers 290 arrangements of this song, across a range of instruments and skill levels. This edition was arranged by Roger Emerson.
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