The Daily Boost #514

There are a million ways to "stand by"

Love how these young people reinterpret this classic song.

May all the ways we stand by others be sacred.

STAND BY ME

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
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
Stand by me, stand by me . . .

(My thanks to Music Travel Love along with Arqam, Suzan, Donia, and Maya, and composer Ben E. King.)

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