COVER ME 
Album version
Hey!
The times are tough now, just getting tougher
This old world is rough, it's just getting rougher
Cover me, come on baby cover me
Well I'm looking for a lover who will come on in and cover me
Now promise me baby you won't let them find us
Hold me in your arms, let's let our love blind us
Cover me, shut the door and cover me
I'm looking for a lover who will come on in and cover me
Hey!
Outside's the rain, the driving snow
I can hear the wild wind blowing
Turn out the light, bolt the door
I ain't going out there no more
This whole world is out there just trying to score
I've seen enough, I don't wanna see any more
Cover me, come on and cover me
I'm looking for a lover who will come on in and cover me
Whoa!
Outside's the rain, the driving snow
I can hear the wild wind blowing
Turn out the light, bolt the door
I ain't going out there no more
This whole world is out there just trying to score
I've seen enough, ain't gonna see any more
Cover me, wrap your arms around me and cover me
Well I'm looking for a lover who will come on in and cover me
I'm looking for a lover who will come on in and cover me
Yeah I'm looking for a lover who will come on in and cover me
Whoa!
Alright!
Come on baby
Come on baby
???
Come on baby
Cover me!
[fades out]
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Info
COVER ME is a song written by Bruce Springsteen and released on his 1984 album Born In The U.S.A.. The above lyrics are for Bruce Springsteen's album version of COVER ME as released in 1984.
The album version of COVER ME was included on the Japanese Singles Collection -Greatest Hits- compilation album.
Writing and Recording
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Born In The U.S.A.
Born In The U.S.A. is Bruce Springsteen's seventh studio album. It was released on 04 Jun 1984 on Columbia Records. It was recorded between January 1982 and February 1984 at The Hit Factory and The Power Station in New York City, NY.
Bruce Springsteen -- Born In The U.S.A.
The album features 12 tracks and clocks at 46:57. It is produced by produced by Jon Landau, Chuck Plotkin, Bruce Springsteen, and Steven Van Zandt.
Single Release
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Bruce Springsteen -- Cover Me
7" single - CBS (BA 223223) - Australia, 1984
Both sunburst label (commercial) and white label (promotional) versions were issued.
A1-
COVER ME
B1-
JERSEY GIRL [Live 09 Jul 1981 version]
Bruce Springsteen -- Cover Me
12" EP - CBS (A 12.4662) - Holland, 1984
The Dutch issue of this EP was released in two different picture sleeves. The second issue features an additional red imprint on front mentioning the previously unreleased B-side, which is absent from the first issue. Only the sunburst label version of the Dutch pressing was issued with this first sleeve variant.
A1-
COVER ME [Undercover Mix]
B1-
COVER ME [Dub version]
B2-
JERSEY GIRL [Live 09 Jul 1981 version]
Bruce Springsteen -- Cover Me
12" EP - CBS (A 12.4662) - Holland, 1984
The Dutch issue of this EP was released in two different picture sleeves. The second variant features an additional red imprint on front mentioning the previously unreleased B-side, which is absent from the first variant. Both sunburst label and red label versions of the Dutch pressing were issued with this second sleeve variant.
A1-
COVER ME [Undercover Mix]
B1-
COVER ME [Dub version]
B2-
JERSEY GIRL [Live 09 Jul 1981 version]
Bruce Springsteen -- Cover Me
7" single - CBS / Sony (07SP 831) - Japan, 1984
Comes with a picture insert. Promotional copies are identical to the commercial ones with the exception of "NOT FOR SALE / SAMPLE" (in Japanese) imprint above the catalogue number on the labels.
A1-
COVER ME
B1-
JERSEY GIRL [Live 09 Jul 1981 version]
Japanese Singles Collection -Greatest Hits-
Japanese Singles Collection -Greatest Hits- is a Bruce Springsteen compilation album released by Sony Music Japan in 2023. The compilation, which was exclusively released in Japan, consists of previously released 35 audio tracks and 62 video tracks. The collection is part of a 26-title reissue campaign to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Bruce Springsteen's debut album. The series, issued in three waves (25 Oct 2023, 22 Nov 2023, and 20 Dec 2023), includes 25 albums originally released between 1973 and 2014 plus a new compilation album that includes all of Springsteen's singles released in Japan from 1975 to 1999. All audio CD's were manufactured using Sony Japan's Blu-spec CD2 format.
Bruce Springsteen -- Japanese Singles Collection -Greatest Hits-
Other Official Releases
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The album version of COVER ME can also be found on two Bruce Springsteen promo-only samplers and some various artists albums.
Bruce Springsteen / Little Steven -- Born In The U.S.A. / Voice Of America
LP - AFRTS (unknown catalog number) - USA, 1984
US-only LP distributed by the U.S. military's "Armed Forces Radio And Television Service" for library rental at overseas Army bases. Side one contains four tracks from Springsteen's
Born In The U.S.A. album and side two contains four tracks from Steven Van Zandt's
Voice Of America album. The disc comes in a plain cardboard sleeve.
Bruce Springsteen -- Bruce Springsteen
CD - Sony (XDDP 93084) - Japan, 1992
Japan-only promotional CD sampler compiling 16 tracks from Springsteen's studio albums up to 1992.
Various artists -- Billboard Dünya Listeleri
LP - Galaxy (LP2011) - Turkey, 1984
Compilation album that includes 10 songs from Billboard's Hot 100 chart of the week of 22 Sep 1984, including
DANCING IN THE DARK (at #54) and
COVER ME (at #11).
Various artists -- Music For The Miracle
LP - CBS / T.J. Martell Foundation (FZ 40315) - USA, 1986
CD - CBS / T.J. Martell Foundation (ZK 40315) - USA, 1986
MC - CBS / T.J. Martell Foundation (FZT 40315) - USA, 1986
A benefit album issued in support of the T. J. Martell Foundation for leukemia and cancer research. The album was also issued in Europe and South America. The Argentina and Venezuela issues are titled "Musica Para El Milagro".
Various artists -- Blinded By The Light: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
CD - Columbia Records / Legacy Recordings (19075955742) - USA, 2019
2xLP - Columbia Records / Legacy Recordings (19075955751) - USA, 2019
Other versions of COVER ME were also officially released.
The live 20 Aug 1984 version of COVER ME was released on the Brendan Byrne Arena, NJ August 20, 1984 official live download in 2015.
The live 27 Sep 1985 version of COVER ME was released on the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Sept 27, 1985 official live download in 2019.
The live 28 Mar 1988 version of COVER ME was released on the Joe Louis Arena, Detroit 1988 official live download in 2020.
The live 23 Apr 1988 version of COVER ME was released on the LA Sports Arena, California 1988 official live download in 2015.
The live 28 Apr 1988 version of COVER ME was released on the Los Angeles, April 1988 official live download in 2021.
The live 23 May 1988 version of COVER ME was released on the Madison Square Garden 1988 official live download in 2019.
The live 03 Jul 1988 version of COVER ME was released on the Stockholm Stadion, Sweden 1988 official live download in 2017.
The live 25 Jul 1992 version of COVER ME was released on the Meadowlands July 25, 1992 official live download in 2019.
The live 13 Dec 1992 version of COVER ME was released on the Boston 13/12/92 official live download in 2021.
The live 23 Aug 2008 version of COVER ME was released on the Scottrade Center, St. Louis, MO 8/23/2008 official live download in 2017.
The live 20 Oct 2009 version of COVER ME was released on the Wachovia Spectrum, Philadelphia, PA 10/20/09 official live download in 2017.
The live 22 Sep 2012 version of COVER ME was released on the East Rutherford, NJ 09.22.12 official live download in 2019.
Live History: on-tour
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Live History: off-tour
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Appearance in Movies
Bruce Springsteen's album version of COVER ME appears in two movies.
The Trip
It was used in the 2002 film The Trip, directed by Miles Swain and starring Larry Sullivan and Steve Braun. No soundtrack album was released for this film.
Blinded By The Light
It was used in the 2019 film
Blinded By The Light, directed by Gurinder Chadha and starring Viveik Kalra. The song was also included in the film's soundtrack album.
See
I'LL STAND BY YOU (the "
Blinded By The Light" section) for more details.
Covers
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At least 29 artists have recorded and released Bruce Springsteen's COVER ME.
The Songrise Orchestra -- The Music Of Bruce Springsteen - 17 Instrumental Hits
CD - Hits 'N' Hits (3831CD) - UK, 1995
This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album. It was reissued in 2011 by the Pyramid Music label as a download-only digital album titled Greatest Hits From The Superstars - Born In The USA credited to Gary Tesca Orchestra. It was again reissued in 2014 by the Bringins Music label as a download-only digital album titled Memories Are Made Of These - The Best Of Bruce Springsteen credited to Twilight Orchestra.
Various artists -- For You: A Tribute To Bruce Springsteen
CD - Totem Records (TTM 480499 2) - Italy, 1995
This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album. COVER ME is performed by Bestaff.
Session musicians featuring David West -- Pickin' On Springsteen - A Tribute
CD - CMH (CD-8510) - USA, 1999
This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album. It was reissued in 2007 under the title "Bluegrass Interpretations Of Bruce Springsteen", under the same label and with catalog number CD 5227.
Studio 99 -- Born In The USA: Springsteen - A Tribute
CD - Going For A Song (GFS402) - UK, 2001
This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Nick White -- The Music Of Bruce Springsteen
CD - Millennium Gold (MG2110) - Holland, 2002
This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Various artists -- A Tribute To Bruce Springsteen
CD - Big Eye (BIG 4268-2) - USA, 2003
This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album. COVER ME is performed by Shane Torrel.
Various artists -- Born To Run 2003 Volume One
CD - Uncut (2003 04A) - UK, 2003
This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album. It's a free CD (volume 1 of 2) issued exclusively with the April 2003 issue of Uncut magazine. COVER ME is performed by Thea Gilmore.
New Jersey All Stars -- A Tribute To Bruce Springsteen
CD - Cedar (1402) - Europe, 2004
This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Studio Group -- A Tribute To Bruce Springsteen Vol 1
Digital album - Charly Records (no catalog number) - unknown country, 2006
This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
The Pop Royals -- Sing The Hits Of Bruce Springsteen
Digital album - Marathon Media (unknown catalog number) - unknown country, 2009
This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Various artists -- Play Some Pool, Skip Some School, Act Real Cool: A Global Pop Tribute To Bruce Springsteen
2xCD - Where It's At Is Where You Are (WIACD20) - UK, 2009
This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album. COVER ME is performed by Jennifer O'Connor.
Starlite Singers -- Glory Days (In The Style Of Bruce Springsteen)
Digital album - Starlite / Suite 102 (unknown catalog number) - Canada, 2010
This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
The Hit Co. -- A Tribute To The Best Of Bruce Springsteen Box Set
Digital album - Planet Music (unknown catalog number) - unknown country, 2010
This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album. It was also released the same year as three separate volumes: Long Live The Boss: A Tribute To Bruce Springsteen Vol. 1 1973-1985, Long Live The Boss: A Tribute To Bruce Springsteen Vol. 2 1980-1989, and Long Live The Boss: A Tribute To Bruce Springsteen Vol. 3 1990-2009. A Tribute To The Best Of Bruce Springsteen Box Set however includes two tracks not found on the three separate volumes. In 2012, the same tracks found on A Tribute To The Best Of Bruce Springsteen Box Set were distributed over three download-only digital Bruce Springsteen and John Mellencamp tribute albums: Working Class Heroes: A Tribute to Bruce Springsteen and John Mellencamp, Vol. 1, Working Class Heroes: A Tribute to Bruce Springsteen and John Mellencamp, Vol. 2, and Working Class Heroes: A Tribute to Bruce Springsteen and John Mellencamp, Vol. 3.
The Boss Band -- The Ultimate Tribute To Bruce Springsteen
Digital album - Big Eye Music (unknown catalog number) - USA, 2011
This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Déjà Vu -- Tribute To Working Class Hero Bruce Springsteen - Vol. 1
Digital album - Zulu (unknown catalog number) - USA, 2012
This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Various artists -- I Hear You're From Australia - My Name's Bruce Too
2xCD - Laughing Outlaw (LOR160CD) - Australia, 2013
This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album. COVER ME is performed by Will And The Indians.
Boo Hoo & The Burning Hell -- Sing For The Lonely
CD - no label (no catalog number) - Germany, 2014
This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Laptop Instrumental -- The Bruce Springsteen Instrumental Collection
Digital album - Loudr (no catalog number) - USA, 2014
This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Various artists -- Dead Man's Town: A Tribute To Born In The U.S.A.
LP - Lightning Rod Records (LRR25523) - USA, 2014
CD - Lightning Rod Records (LRR25523) - USA, 2014
This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album. COVER ME is performed by Apache Relay.
Various artists -- Rock Made In USA
Digital album - Open Records (unknown catalog number) - unknown country, 2014
This is a download-only digital album. 13 of the 20 tracks are covers of Bruce Springsteen songs. COVER ME is performed by Ultradance.
Hungry Hearts -- Live In My Hometown
CD-R - no label (no catalog number) - Italy, 2015
This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album, recorded live on 09 Jan 2015 at Inferno Di Dante in Tortona, Italy.
Lullaby Teddy -- Easy Listening Tribute To Bruce Springsteen
Digital album - Lullaby Teddy (unknown catalog number) - unknown country, 2015
This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Relaxing Piano Covers -- Tribute To Bruce Springsteen
Digital album - Relaxing Piano Covers (unknown catalog number) - USA, 2015
This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
The Waybacks & Friends -- Merlefest Hillside Album Hour 2015: Back In The U.S.A.
CD - no label (no catalog number) - USA, 2016
This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes -- Live From E Street
12" EP - Leroy Records (MVD9637LP) - USA, 2017
This is a live Bruce Springsteen tribute EP. It's a Record Store Day exclusive release. This EP was first released by the same label in 2016, with different track order, different title (Live From 10th Avenue), different artwork, different catalog number (2016-2011), and sold only by Southside Johnny at his shows. The songs were recorded in the winter of 2015 at a private party in Asbury Park, NJ.
Heaven Is Shining -- Born In The USA
Digital album - Rosenklang (unknown catalog number) - Germany, 2021
This is a download-only digital Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
The Bruceband -- Born In The U.S.A. Live
Digital album - Dr K Music (no catalog number) - Holland, 2021
This is a download-only digital live Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
Zerbo -- Never Ending Volume II
CD - no label (no catalog number) - Italy, 2021
This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
JP Stingray -- Cover Me: Songs By The Boss
CD - JP Music (26086224) - The Netherlands, 2024
This is a Bruce Springsteen tribute album.
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Available Versions
List of available versions of COVER ME on this website:
COVER ME [Album version]
COVER ME [Live 30 Sep 1985 version]
COVER ME [Live 10 May 1988 version]
COVER ME [Live 28 Jun 1988 version]
COVER ME [Live 29 Jun 1988 version]
COVER ME [Live 07 Aug 1992 version]
Page last updated: 14 Jul 2019
