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)