Stand by Me
First recorded: 3 Jul 1997 — Oasis at Cheshire, GB
Most recent: 23 Nov 2025 — Oasis at MorumBIS, Sao Paulo, Brazil
By artist
| Artist | Plays | Gigs |
|---|---|---|
| Oasis | 190 | 190 |
| Liam Gallagher | 74 | 74 |
| Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds | 14 | 14 |
Quick facts
- Artist
- Oasis
- Release
- Be Here Now
- Release year
- 1997
- Lyrics
- Available
- Recorded live plays
- 278 across 278 gigs
Lyrics
Made a meal and threw it up on Sunday
I’ve got a lot of things to learn
Said I would and I’ll be leaving one day
Before my heart starts to burn
So what’s the matter with you?
Sing me something new… Don’t you know
The cold and wind and rain don’t know
They only seem to come and go away
Times are hard when things have got no meaning
I’ve found a key upon the floor
Maybe you and I will not believe in
The things we find behind the door
So what’s the matter with you?
Sing me something new… Don’t you know
The cold and wind and rain don’t know
They only seem to come and go away
Stand by me, nobody knows the way it’s gonna be
Stand by me, nobody knows the way it’s gonna be
Stand by me, nobody knows the way it’s gonna be
Stand by me, nobody knows, yeah nobody knows, the way it’s gonna be
If you’re leaving will you take me with you?
I’m tired of talking on my phone
There is one thing I can never give you
My heart will never be your home
So what’s the matter with you?
Sing me something new… Don’t you know
The cold and wind and rain don’t know
They only seem to come and go away, hey hey
Stand by me, nobody knows the way it’s gonna be
Stand by me, nobody knows the way it’s gonna be
Stand by me, nobody knows the way it’s gonna be
Stand by me, nobody knows, yeah nobody knows, the way it’s gonna be
The way it’s gonna be yeah, maybe I can see yeah
Don’t you know
The cold and wind and rain don’t know
They only seem to come and go away, hey hey
Stand by me, nobody knows the way it’s gonna be
Stand by me, nobody knows the way it’s gonna be
Stand by me, nobody knows the way it’s gonna be
Stand by me, nobody knows, yeah God only knows, the way it’s gonna be
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Notes
Stand By Me" is a song by Oasis from their third studio album, Be Here Now (1997). Written by Noel Gallagher, the song explores themes of loyalty and resilience in the face of life's challenges. Its anthemic chorus, emotive lyrics, and powerful instrumentation make it one of Oasis' most beloved tracks, resonating with fans for its raw emotion and sincerity. The song was released as a single in 1997 and became a staple of the band's live performances.