Stand By Me (Live) Lyrics
Playing For Change
Lyrics
This song says, no matter who you are,
No matter where you go in your life
At some point you're going to need
Somebody to stand by you.
Oh yeah! Oh my darlin' stand by me!
No matter who your are, no matter where you go in life
You gon' need somebody, to stand by you.
No matter how much money you got, or the friends you got,
You gon' need somebody, to stand by you
When the night has come, and the way is dark,
And that moon is the only light you see.
No I won't be afraid, no I-I-I won't be afraid
Just as long as the people come and stand by me.
Darlin' darlin' stand by me, ooh stand by me Oh stand
Stand stand by me C'mon stand by me stand by me
If the sky that we look upon
Well should tumble and fall
And the mountains should crumble to the sea
I won't cry, I won't cry, no I won't she'd a tear
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
Oh darling, darling stand by me, oh stand by me,
Oh please stand, stand by me, stand by me.
Oh darling, darling stand by me, oh stand by me,
Please stand, stand by me, stand by me.
Oh baby, baby
Oh darlin' darlin' stand la la nomie
Ooh stand la la nomie, O stand O stand stand
Stand by me c'mon stand by me, stand by me.
Stand la la nomie, oh won't you stand, la la nomie,
Oh stand la la nomie, stand by me, c'mon stand by me.
When the night has come, and the way is dark
And the moon, is the only light you see
I won't be afraid, lala nomie, I won't be afraid
Not as long, not as long as you stand by me.
Song & Lyrics Facts
Playing for Change - Stand by Me (Live) is a live recording of the classic song written by Ben E. King, Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller.
It was released on June 5th, 2009 as part of the Playing For Change album from Hear Music/Concord Records. The track features musicians from around the world performing together to create one unified sound. This version of "Stand By Me" has an uplifting gospel feel with its powerful vocal harmonies and soulful instrumentation. It features artists such as Keb' Mo', Toots Hibbert, Clarence Bekker and Grandpa Elliott. The lyrics of this timeless classic are truly inspiring, conveying messages of hope, faith, friendship and love. The Playing For Change project continues to bring people together through music, uniting us all in our common humanity.