Be By You
2026 song by Luke Combs
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"Be By You" is a song by American country music singer Luke Combs. It was released as the fourth single from his sixth studio album, The Way I Am, on February 13, 2026; it was released on May 5 as the fourth official single. It was written by Dan Alley, Sam Banks, and Nick Walsh and produced by Combs himself, Jonathan Singleton, and Chip Matthews.
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| Single by Luke Combs | ||||
| from the album The Way I Am | ||||
| Released | May 5, 2026 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 3:17 | |||
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Composition
The song draws heavily from traditional country influences.[1][2] It is built on a guitar riff, over which Luke Combs sings about wanting to be with his wife, Nicole, regardless of his situation or surroundings. The lyrics use bucolic imagery, including a johnboat on a lake full of largemouth bass and a holler accompanied by rustling wind, among the settings where they may spend time together. In addition, the title "Be By You" employs wordplay on the term bayou.[2]
Commercial performance
Charts
| Chart (2026) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[4] | 33 |
| Canada Hot 100 (Billboard)[5] | 17 |
| Canada Country (Billboard)[6] | 1 |
| Global 200 (Billboard)[7] | 36 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[8] | 74 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[9] | 1 |
| Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[10] | 16 |
| UK Singles (Official Charts)[11] | 47 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[12] | 12 |
| US Country Airplay (Billboard)[13] | 1 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[14] | 2 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Canada (Music Canada)[15] | 2× Platinum | 160,000‡ |
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[16] | Gold | 15,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||