Stand by Me was inspired by a traditional gospel song and was written by Ben E. King along with the legendary songwriters Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. Initially intended for The Drifters who rejected it, Ben E. King decided to record it as a solo artist. Released in 1961, it not only achieved great success but also became one of the most covered and recognized songs of the 20th century, gaining further popularity in the 1980s after featuring in ... See more [+] the film of the same name.
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When the night has come and the land is da- rk
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And the mo- on is the on- ly light we'll see
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No, I wo - n't be af- raid, no, I won't be af- raid
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Just as long as you st- and, stand by me. So darlin', darlin'
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stand by me, oh now stand by me,
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stand by me, stand by me.
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If the sky that we look up-on should tumble and fall
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And the mount- ain should crumble to the sea
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I won't cry, I won't cry, no, I won't shed a tear
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Just as long as you stand, stand by me. And darling, darling