First recorded by Ben E. King in 1961, this song featured in the soundtrack for the movie of the same name. It has been covered by numerous artists, from John Lennon to Florence and the Machine.
The duet version below was recorded live at a wedding ceremony.
This piece can be played on pedal harp.
Harp & Violin duet
Lyrics
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, no 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 by me, stand by me
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
And darlin', darlin', stand by me, oh stand by me
Oh stand now by me, stand by me, stand by me-e, yeah
Whenever you're in trouble won't you stand by me, oh now now stand by me
Oh stand by me, stand by me
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