I’ll Stand By You

Song written by Chrissie Hynde, Tom Kelly and Billy Steinberg.

Pretenders version

The song was recorded in 1994 by the Pretenders on their sixth studio album, ‘Last of the Independents’. The song is a ballad that pledges love and faithful assistance in times of personal darkness. It was released as a single in 1994 and reached number sixteen on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 10 in the UK chart.

Since its initial release, ‘I’ll Stand by You’ has also become a major hit for Girls Aloud in 2004 and Carrie Underwood in 2007, both times recorded as a charity single.

Kim Wilde version

In 2011, Kim recorded the track in the studio during sessions for the album Snapshots. The track was released as part of a download bundle on iTunes only.

Live performances

‘I’ll stand by you’ was performed live during Kim’s concerts in 2008, 2009 and 2010.


Lyrics

Oh, why you look so sad?
Tears are in your eyes
Come on and come to me now
Dont be ashamed to cry
Let me see you through
cause Ive seen the dark side too
When the night falls on you
You dont know what to do
Nothing you confess
Could make me love you less

I’ll stand by you
I’ll stand by you
Wont let nobody hurt you
I’ll stand by you

So if youre mad, get mad
Dont hold it all inside
Come on and talk to me now
Hey, what you got to hide?
I get angry too
Well Im a lot like you
When youre standing at the crossroads
And dont know which path to choose
Let me come along
cause even if youre wrong

I’ll stand by you
I’ll stand by you
Wont 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
Youre feeling all alone
You wont be on your own

I’ll stand by you
I’ll stand by you
Wont 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
Wont let nobody hurt you
I’ll stand by you
Wont let nobody hurt you
I’ll stand by you