Stand by Me by Ben E. King (1961)

The song Stand by Me by Ben E. King was released in 1961 and written by King, Jerry Leiber, and Mike Stoller. It has a soulful and heartfelt sound that resonates with listeners across generations. The lyrics were inspired by the gospel hymn "Stand by Me, Father," and the song has been covered by numerous artists over the years, including John Lennon and James Taylor. It has become a classic and iconic song, continuing to be popular and loved by many.

• Stand by Me was written by Ben E. King, Jerry Leiber, and Mike Stoller in 1960.

• The song has been covered by more than 400 artists in various genres, including Otis Redding, John Lennon, and Florence + The Machine.

• In 2015, the Library of Congress selected Stand by Me for preservation in the National Recording Registry due to its cultural significance.

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

So darlin', darlin'

Stand by me, oh, stand by me

Oh, stand, stand by me

Stand by me

If the sky that we look upon

Should tumble and fall

Or the mountain 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

And darlin', darlin'

Stand by me, oh, stand by me

Oh, stand now, stand by me

Stand by me

Darlin', darlin'

Stand by me, oh, stand by me

Oh, stand now, stand by me

Stand by me

Whenever you're in trouble

Won't you stand by me?

Oh, stand by me

Won't you stand now?

Oh, stand, stand by me