I'll Stand By You Lyrics
Pretenders
Lyrics
Oh, why you 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
Nothin' 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
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
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
Take me in, into 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 feelin' 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
Yeah
Won't let nobody hurt 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, no
Take me in, into your darkest hour
And I'll never desert you
I'll stand by you
I'll stand by you
Song & Lyrics Facts
"I'll Stand by You" is a 1994 song recorded by The Pretenders, taken from their sixth studio album Last of the Independents. It was written by Chrissie Hynde in collaboration with Tom Kelly and Billy Steinberg, and produced by Ian Stanley.
Released as the lead single from the album, it became a worldwide hit, peaking at number three on the UK Singles Chart and number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The Pretenders are an English-American rock band formed in Hereford, England in March 1978. The original line-up included Chrissie Hynde (vocals/rhythm guitar), Pete Farndon (bass), James Honeyman-Scott (lead guitar) and Martin Chambers (drums). The lyrics of "I'll Stand by You" express a promise to stand by someone through hard times and be a source of comfort and strength. This message has made the song popular among fans and it remains one of the most beloved songs of the Pretenders' catalogue.