Stand by Me

"Stand by Me" is a song originally performed by Ben E. King and written by King, Jerry Leiber, and Mike Stoller, inspired by the spiritual "Lord Stand by Me," plus two lines rooted in Psalms 46:2–3. There have been over 400 recorded versions of the song.

In a short music video played before Tom and Huck in theaters, the song is performed by Timon, all the while bad things keep happening to Pumbaa every time he says the song's title. This segment was later aired as part of episode 13 of Timon and Pumbaa, and also appeared at the start of the VHS tapes Mickey Loves Minnie The Best of Roger Rabbit, and The Big Green. It was also included in Disney Sing Along Songs: Topsy Turvy.

Lyrics
Timon: When the night has come And the land is dark And the moon is the only light we'll see Oh I won't be afraid, no, I won't be afraid Just as long as you stand, stand by me

So, Pumbaa, Pumbaa, stand by me Oh oh oh stand by me Ooh stand, stand by me, stand by me

If the sky that we look upon Should tumble and fall Or the mountains they should crumble to the sea I won't cry Pumbaa: You won't cry? Timon: No, I won't shed a tear Pumbaa: You won't shed a tear? Timon: Just as long as you stand, stand by me

So, Pumbaa, Pumbaa, stand by me Oh oh won't you stand by me Ooh stand, stand by me, stand by me

[Speech] Pumbaa: Eeh, I don't think I like this sooong!

Timon: So, Pumbaa, Pumbaa, stand by me Oh oh won't you stand by me Ooh stand, come on, stand by me, stand by me

[Speech] Pumbaa: Timon? Timon: Yes? Pumbaa: Can I sing the next song? Timon: Sure, as long as you stand by me! Pumbaa: [gets struck by lightning] Fair enough.

Frog: Whenever you're in trouble won't you stand by me Oh oh ooh stand by me I know you need me, stand by me Oh oh oh oh stand by me Oooh, heey