Please Stay
Ben E. King
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Don't go (Please stay) Don't go (Please stay) If I got on my knees and I pleaded with you Not to go but to stay in my ar-arms Would you walk out the door like you did once before? Or would this time be different, would you sta-a-ay? Don't go (Please stay) Don't go If I called out your name like a prayer in the night Would you leave me alone with my tears? Knowing I-I, I love you so-o, would you still turn and go? Or would this time be different in some wa-a-ay? Don't go (Please stay) (Please stay) You took me away from the rest of the world When you taught me to love you like this Now I hang by a thread in the canyon of doom But I still can be saved.. by your kiss If I got on my knees and I pleaded with you Not to go but to stay in my ar-arms Would you walk out the door like you did once before? Or would this time be different, would you sta-a-ay? (Don't go) (Please stay) (Don't go) (Please stay) (Don't go) (Please sta-ay-ay-ay-ay) (ay-ay-ay-ay) (ay-ay-ay-ay)
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Written by: BURT BACHARACH, BOB HILLIARD, BURT F. BACHARACH
Lyrics © BOURNE CO.
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10 facts about this song
Artist Recognition"Please Stay" was released by Ben E. King, a well-known singer and songwriter in the soul and R&B genres. King is most popular for his hit song, "Stand By Me."
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Release Year"Please Stay" was released in 1961 during the height of King's solo career.
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ComposerThe song was written by Burt Bacharach and Bob Hilliard, both accomplished American composers.
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Musical StyleThe song features a blend of soul and rhythm-and-blues, typical of King's style in the '60s.
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Notable CoversOver the years, "Please Stay" has been covered by multiple artists, including The Drifters and pop singer Z.Z. Hill.
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Chart Performance"Please Stay" reached number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 and charted at number 12 on the R&B Singles chart.
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Album PlacementThe song originally appeared on King's second studio album, "Don't Play That Song!" released in 1962.
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Song DurationThe length of the song "Please Stay" is approximately 2 minutes and 17 seconds.
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Impact"Please Stay" remains a classic song in King's discography, drawing praise for its emotional performance and tight composition.
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Pop Culture Reference"Please Stay" has been used in the soundtrack of several films & T.V shows to add emotional context to scenes.
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