The Drifters are a long-lived American doo wop Pop R&B band, originally formed by Clyde McPhatter (of Billy Ward & the Dominoes) in 1953 from New York City, NY, USA. There have been over 60 members since 1953. www.theofficialdrifters.com shows the current lineup and tour dates.
The original Drifters
Ahmet Ertegün of Atlantic Records approached Clyde McPhatter after he left The Dominoes and signed him. McPhatter first recruited several members of his former group
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BbDm If I got on my knees, and I pleased with you, BbDm Not to go, but stay in my arms. EbF7BbEbm Would you walk out the door, like you did once be-fore? BbF7Bb But this time, be different; would you stay?
Interlude:
FBbF (Don't go), please stay, (don't go).
Verse 2:
BbDm If I call out your name, like a prayer in the night, BbDm Would you leave me alone with my tears? EbF7BbEbm Knowing I, I love you so; would you still turn and go? BbF7Bb Or would this time, be different, in some way?
Interlude:
FBb (Don't go), please stay, FBb (Please stay).
Bridge 1:
EbBb You took me away from the rest of the world, F7Bb When you taught me to love you like this. EbBb Now I hang by a thread, in the canyon of doom, GmCmDmF But I still can be saved.. by your kiss...
Verse 3:
BbDm If I got on my knees, and I pleased with you, BbDm Not to go, but stay in my arms. EbF7BbEbm Would you walk out the door, like you did once be-fore? BbF7Bb But this time, be different; would you stay?