Song
Don't Stand So Close to Me
by The Police
Don't Stand So Close to Me is a 1980 song by The Police, 4:00 long, which peaked at #10 on the Billboard Hot 100. A karaoke version is available on KaraFun. It fits the Directive, Distance song themes.
Released 1980 Hot 100 peak #10 · 18 weeks Length 4:00 Pop-Rock, New Wave
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Performance tips
- Deliver the wordy, narrative verses with a cool, detached tone
- Focus on the tension-building harmonies in the chorus
- Maintain a rhythmic, slightly anxious new-wave pulse
In these themes
Karaoke versions
There's a karaoke version of this song. Most karaoke services carry it; KaraFun lists it among its catalog.
- Find karaoke versions on YouTubeOpens a YouTube search for "Don't Stand So Close to Me" karaoke
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