Please Stay
The Drifters · On The Sentimental Side [2011]
Don't go (Please stay)
If I got on my knees and I pleaded with you
Not to go but to stay in my ar-arms
Would you walk out the door like you did once before?
Or would this time be different, would you sta-a-ay?
Don't go (Please stay)
Don't go
If I called out your name like a prayer in the night
Would you leave me alone with my tears?
Knowing I-I, I love you so-o, would you still turn and go?
Or would this time be different in some wa-a-ay?
Don't go (Please stay)
(Please stay)
You took me away from the rest of the world
When you taught me to love you like this
Now I hang by a thread in the canyon of doom
But I still can be saved.. by your kiss
If I got on my knees and I pleaded with you
Not to go but to stay in my ar-arms
Would you walk out the door like you did once before?
Or would this time be different, would you sta-a-ay?
(Don't go)
(Please stay)
(Don't go)
(Please stay)
(Don't go)
(Please sta-ay-ay-ay-ay) (ay-ay-ay-ay) (ay-ay-ay-ay)
Please Stay - The Drifters
The Drifters' 1960 recording of 'Please Stay' stands as a quintessential example of the group's post-Rock and Roll era, blending R&B sensibilities with polished pop production. While the group is historically defined by their 1950s hits like 'Shady Grove' and 'Under the Boardwalk,' this track highlights their continued relevance in the early 1960s. The song features the signature vocal harmonies that made the Drifters a staple of the era, showcasing their ability to adapt to changing musical trends while maintaining their soulful identity. Released on the album 'On The Sentimental Side,' the recording captures the smooth, romantic atmosphere characteristic of the group's later work, offering a sophisticated take on the ballad format that appealed to both dance floors and intimate listening sessions.