Hey, boy - did you find out 
What `ya had to know - `n what it`s all about 
When you started to move - just a step at a time 
You never wanted to fall 
(You) took a chance on the wild side 
Hey, girl - can`t `ya come down 
Are `ya way at the top - afraid of somethin` you found 
Then you try to go back - not as easy to do 
Did you find who you are? 
From a dance on the wild side 
I know sometimes it`s hard for you 
To keep your feet upon the path that you`ve chosen 
It`s not for you to walk alone 
Together we can take this road where it`s going - hang on 
(CHORUS) 
Stand by me - Stand right here 
The time has come to say it clear 
Don`t give up - Don`t give in 
We will stand together to the end 
And, I`ll be around - I`ll be around, yeah 
No joke - the sooner you find 
(It) happens all the same - (for) every mother`s child 
When you walk in the dark - then you stumble and fall 
It`s a part of it all 
When we dance on the wild side 
But everybody needs someone 
Who loves `em through the toughest times - while they`re growing 
Who keeps a candle burning 
When the darkness covers up the path - where they`re going - hang on 
(CHORUS 2) 
Stand by me - Stand right here 
The time has come to say it clear 
Now don`t give up - Don`t give in 
We will stand together to the end 
And, I`ll be around - come what may 
Heaven hears us when we pray 
(So) don`t give up - Don`t give in 
We will stand together to the end 
I will be there, my good friend 
And I`ll be around, be around, I`ll be around... 
(BRIDGE) 
I`ll walk this road with you 
Wherever it may wind 
And I`ll be around 
(CHORUS 2)