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American Idol Season 7 - The Songs

"Stand By Me"

By Bill Lamb, About.com

"Stand By Me" is a rock era pop standard. Countless recordings have generated 8 different recordings that have reached the Billboard pop singles chart.

Performer

David Archuleta - May 6, 2008

Songwriters

Ben E. King, Jerry Leiber, and Mike Stoller

Notable Recorded Versions

  • Ben E. King - #4 Pop (1961) #9 Pop (1986) Watch Video
  • John Lennon - #20 Pop (1975) Watch Video
  • Mickey Gilley - #22 Pop (1980)

Key Lyric Phrase

If the sky that we look upon
Should tumble and fall
And 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

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