Don't Be Shy is track #3 on The Libertines' second album, The Libertines, and is credited to Doherty and Barat. Don't Be Shy is often criticized by fans, who claim that the track is one of the weakest on the album.
Before its official release, only one other recording of the song existed - a recording by The Libertines on their Babyshambles sessions, recorded in May 2003.
| Jazz After Dark |  Peter Doherty | Session | 2006 |
| The Libertines |  The Libertines | Album | 2004-08-30 |
| Monitor Mixes | The Libertines | Session | 2003 |
 The Mass | Peter Doherty | Brixton, London | 2008-06-17 |
| Rhythm Factory | Peter Doherty | London (Whitechapel), UK | 2004-07-13 |
| Piss Me Off (At the Rhythm Factory) | The Libertines | London (Whitechapel), UK | 2004-04-14 |
Don't be shy
Don't be shy
For if you are shy for tomorrow you'll be shy for 1000 days
Hey
Don't be shy
Don't be shy
Don't let the tide of your soul drown your nights and flood your days
But still its better to be shy than stinking drunken old queen who's always
got to have his way
But don't be coy with me I'm to clever to follow you down
To the dark and stormy weather, babe
The bracket's wider now
So whats your pleasure?
Swallow your pride but pleease
Don't be shy
Don't be shy
if you are shy for tomorrow you'll be shy for 1000 days
Now is your time to shine
Dance and hear your song
Or you may wake up one day in the last chance saloon
To find your last chance has been and gone
Don't be shy
Don't be shy
if you are shy for tomorrow you'll be shy for 1000 days
hey hey hey.
NameDon't Be Shy
BandThe Libertines
CreditsCarl Barat
Peter Doherty
