Stand By Me

When I feel scared

And my heart pounds furiously

To the beat of my fears,

And my worries flood in

Until they’re all I can hear--

Take my hand and

Stand by me:

For with you I’ll overcome,

By you I’ll carry on

For you are worth far more than gold.

You needn’t say a word,

Just stand by me.

When I’ve lost all hope

And my mocking vision blurs

Into endless frozen darkness,

When I’m gasping for air

Drowning in unwillingness to breathe--

Take my heart and

Stand by me:

For with you I won’t fight alone,

By you I’ll finally be my own

For you are worth far more than gold.

You needn’t say a word,

Just stand by me.

My day shines brighter with you around;

My world gently smiles when you place your hand in mine.

As the days meld into months, and the months meld into years,

No matter how far we travel,

Nothing can shake my promise to you.

Take my life and

Stand by me:

For with you I am a promise,

And by me you are a solemn vow

For nothing is impossible when you are with me.

You needn’t say a word,

Please stand by me.