Lyrics of
Ill Stand By You

Ill Stand by You was written by Chrissie Hynde in collaboration with Tom Kelly and Billy Steinberg. It was inspired by the time Chrissie Hynde was going through a tough period and remembered how important it is to have someone stand by your side, no matter the circumstances. The song was written as an anthem of support and solidarity.

Oh, why look so sad
Tears are in your eyes
Come on and come to me now
Don't be ashamed to cry
Let me see you through
Cause I've seen the dark side too

When the night falls on you
Don't know what to do
Nothing you confess
Could make me love you less

I'll stand by you, I'll stand by you
Won't let nobody hurt you
I'll stand by you

So if you're mad get mad
Don't hold it all inside
Come on and talk to me now
And hey, what you got to hide
I get angry too
Well I'm a lot like you

When you're standing at the crossroads
Don't know which path to choose
Let me come along
Cause even if you're wrong

I'll stand by you, I'll stand by you
Won't let nobody hurt you
I'll stand by you
Baby, even to your darkest hour
And I'll never desert you,
I'll stand by you.


And when, when the night falls on you baby
You're feeling all alone, you won't be on your own

I'll stand by you, I'll stand by you
Won't let nobody hurt you
I'll stand by you
Take me in into your darkest hour
And I'll never desert you,
I'll stand by you, I'll stand by you
Won't let nobody hurt you
I'll stand by you
I'll stand by you, I'll stand by you
Won't let nobody hurt you
I'll stand by you - no, no no, no
Baby, even to your darkest hour
And I'll never desert you,
I'll stand by you, I'll stand by you
And I'll never desert you
(fade out over last lines)