I must clarify that “Stand by Me” was not written or released by John Lennon in 1975. The song “Stand by Me” was originally written by Ben E. King, Jerry Leiber, and Mike Stoller. Ben E. King, the original artist, released the song in 1961. It became a classic and has been covered by numerous artists over the years.
About The Song
John Lennon did, however, cover “Stand by Me” in 1975 as part of his album “Rock ‘n’ Roll.” Lennon’s version pays homage to the original, and his rendition is notable for its rock-infused style while retaining the soulful essence of the song.
So, while John Lennon did cover “Stand by Me” in 1975, the song itself was not originally written or released by him. The credits for the song’s creation go to Ben E. King, Jerry Leiber, and Mike Stoller.
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[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, no, I won’t be afraid
Just as long as you stand, stand by me[Chorus]
And, darling, darling, stand by me
Oh now now, stand by me
Stand by me, stand by me[Verse 2]
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[Chorus]
And darling, darling, stand by me
Oh, stand by me
Stand by me, stand by me, stand by me
Yeah[Guitar Solo]
[Chorus]
Whenever you’re in trouble won’t you
Stand by me
Oh, now now, stand by me
Oh, stand by me, stand by me, stand by me[Outro]
Darling, darling, stand by me
Oh, stand by me
Oh, stand by me, stand by me, stand by me