Released in 1961, this song was inspired by the spiritual hymn “Lord Stand By Me”. It has since been recorded into more than 400 other versions.

It was ranked the 122nd out of Rolling Stones “500 Greatest… Read More [Instrumental Intro]

[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 darlin', darlin', stand by me

Oh, stand by me

Oh, stand

Stand by me, stand by me

[Verse 2]

If the sky that we look upon

Should tumble and fall

Or the mountains should crumble to the sea

I won't cry, I won't cry

No, I won't shed a tear

Just as long as you stand, stand by me

[Chorus]

And darlin', darlin', stand by me

Oh, stand by me

Woah, stand now

Stand by me, stand by me

[Interlude]

[Chorus]

Darlin', darlin', 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

Woah, just stand now

Oh, stand, stand by me