Stand By Me
Hollies · Other Songs - Hollies
I got a pain in my heart
Lying awake I see you
Just a shadow in the dark
Why do I fall in love with a girl like you?
Stand by me and give me all your lovin'
Stand by me and give me tenderness
Wanna hold ya, wanna touch ya
Stand by me and give me all your lovin'
Stand by me and let the good times roll
I will never let you go, just stand by me
Looking out at the streetlights
Can they show me the way?
To your heart they lead me
Won't you come on back and stay?
Why do I fall in love with a girl like you?
Stand by me and give me all your lovin'
Stand by me and give me tenderness
Wanna hold ya, wanna touch you
Stand by me and give me all your lovin'
Stand by me and let the good times roll
I will never let you go, stand by me
Stand by me, come on and stand by me
Why do I fall in love with a girl like you?
Why do I fall in love with a girl like you?
Stand by me and give me all your lovin'
Stand by me and give me tenderness
Wanna hold ya, wanna touch ya
Stand by me and give me all your lovin'
Stand by me and let the good times roll
I'm never gonna let you go, stand by me
Stand by me and give me all your lovin'
Stand by me and give me tenderness
Wanna hold ya, wanna touch ya
Stand by me and give me all your lovin'
Stand by me and let the good times roll
I'm never gonna let you go, stand by me
Stand By Me - Hollies
The Hollies' 1964 recording of 'Stand By Me' stands as a defining moment in British Invasion rock, blending the group's signature harmonies with a driving, upbeat rhythm. While often associated with the Ben E. King original, this version recontextualized the song within the UK's emerging pop landscape, showcasing the band's ability to adapt classic material into a fresh, energetic sound. The track exemplifies the mid-1960s shift toward more polished, radio-friendly production while retaining the emotional core of the composition. As a staple of the Hollies' discography, the recording demonstrates their mastery of vocal arrangement and their role in popularizing the song internationally during a pivotal era in music history.