Written by: Vincent A. Corso, Clyde Otis
#37 Apr '60 Hot 100
#15 Apr '60 R&B
Knowing you stand by me
Through good and bad
Makes all the difference
In my life
And day by day
Sweetheart, I find
These are the ties that bind
The little things you
Do that please me so
Aww, the way you
Always understand
When simple joys
Bring peace of mind
These are the ties that bind
You're all I need
To see me through
Can I say more
Than this, my love
I live just for
Your kiss, my love
I live just for
Your kiss, my love
Forever and a day
My love will live
Mmm, the flame of love
Will never die
So heart and soul
Please say you're mine
Held by the ties that bind
#37 Apr '60 Hot 100
#15 Apr '60 R&B
Knowing you stand by me
Through good and bad
Makes all the difference
In my life
And day by day
Sweetheart, I find
These are the ties that bind
The little things you
Do that please me so
Aww, the way you
Always understand
When simple joys
Bring peace of mind
These are the ties that bind
You're all I need
To see me through
Can I say more
Than this, my love
I live just for
Your kiss, my love
I live just for
Your kiss, my love
Forever and a day
My love will live
Mmm, the flame of love
Will never die
So heart and soul
Please say you're mine
Held by the ties that bind