Stand By Me (Original Artist re-recording) by Ben E. King — ESL Song Worksheet | English Plans

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STAND BY ME (ORIGINAL ARTIST RE-RECORDING)

~ Ben E. King · 1961 ~

Listen carefully and fill in the missing words.

    

Verse 1
When the (1) has come
And the land is (2)
And the moon is the only (3) we'll see
No I won't be (4)
Oh, I won't be afraid
Just as long as you (5), stand by me

Chorus
So darling, darling
Stand by me, oh stand by me
Oh stand, stand by me
Stand by me

Verse 2
If the (6) that we look upon
Should (7) and fall
Or the (8) should (9) to the sea
I won't (10), I won't cry
No, I won't shed a (11)
Just as long as you stand, stand by me

And darling, darling
Stand by me, oh stand by me
Oh stand now, stand by me
Stand by me

[Chorus]

Outro
Whenever you're in (12) won't you stand by me
Oh stand by me, oh won't you stand now, stand
Stand by me...
  

Stand By Me (Original Artist re-recording)

Ben E. King · 1961

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Odd Word Out

In each group, circle the word that doesn't belong. Write why it's different.

Group 1

nightdarkmoonstand

Reason:

Group 2

tumblefallcrumbleafraid

Reason:

Group 3

cryteartroubleshed

Reason:

Group 4

darlingmountainskysea

Reason:

Finish the Lyric

Complete these song lines. Be creative but keep the same feeling as the original song.

1. When the world feels cold and...

2. I won't be scared, I won't be...

3. If the stars should disappear from...

4. Just as long as you're here with...

5. Through the darkness, through the...

Did you know?

Read these facts about the song. Which one surprises you most?

🎵Stand By Me was inspired by a gospel song and became one of the most played songs of the 20th century.
⭐The song has been covered by over 400 artists including John Lennon and Playing for Change.
🎸Ben E. King wrote the song when he was just 22 years old in his apartment in New York.
📀The bass line was played on a double bass, which gives the song its distinctive deep sound.
🎤Stand By Me was featured in a famous 1986 movie of the same name about friendship and growing up.

Discussion & analysis

Discuss each question with your partner.

1What does 'stand by me' mean to you?
2Why is friendship important when life is difficult?

3Who do you call when you need help?
4Can someone really make you feel less afraid?

🎨 Play It! — Draw It!

Student comes to the board and draws — no letters, words, or numbers. They must draw the song title or artist name. Class guesses. Set a 60-second timer for each turn.