Stand By Me - Ben E. King: Song Lyrics, Music Videos & Concerts

Stand By Me

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Rock

Stand By Me was released on August 20, 1962 by Rhino/Warner Records as a part of the album Don't Play That Song! (Mono)

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OVERVIEW

LYRICS

Music Video

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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS

Ben E. King

Lead Vocals

Lloyd Trotman

Bass Guitar

Stan Applebaum

Conductor

Gary Chester

Drums

Al Caiola

Guitar

Charles McCracken

Charles McCracken

Guitar

Phil Kraus

Percussion

Ernie Hayes

Piano

Romeo Penque

Woodwinds

COMPOSITION & LYRICS

Ben E. King

Songwriter

JERRY LEIBER

Songwriter

Mike Stoller

Songwriter

Stan Applebaum

Orchestrator

PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING

Mike Stoller

Producer

JERRY LEIBER

Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]

When the night has come

And the land is dark

And the moon is the only light we'll see

No, I won't be afraid

Oh, I won't be afraid

Just as long as you stand, stand by me

[Chorus]

So darling, darling, stand by me

Oh, stand by me

Oh, stand

Stand by me, stand by me

[Verse 2]

If the sky that we look upon (Ooh)

Should tumble and fall (Ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh)

Or the mountain should crumble to the sea (Ooh, ooh, ooh)

I won't cry, I won't cry (Ooh)

No, I won't shed a tear (Ooh, ooh, ooh)

Just as long as you stand, stand by me (Ooh, ooh, ooh)

[Chorus]

And darling, darling, stand by me

Oh, stand by me

Whoa, stand now

Stand by me, stand by me

[Chorus]

Darling, darling, stand by me

Oh, stand by me

Oh, stand now

Stand by me, stand by me

[Outro]

Whenever you're in trouble, won't you stand by me?

Oh, stand by me

Whoa, just stand now

Oh, stand

Written by: Ben E. King, Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller

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