I stood at the door And watched while you drove away Driving my car in the rain, in the dark Well, every dog seems to have her day I've been in this, alone so long And I'm beginning to wonder why I stand in one place A different name, a different face No one's gonna see me cry I need someone to stand by me Stand by me, just one time I hope somebody stands by me Stands by me, just one time I don't understand It's slipping through these hands I think by now I'd know Where to let go All I know is here I am, baby Won't you stand by me? I'm not bending tonight But, I'm twisted and turned and broken down But I'm starting to know the sound Of something, no one, and yet everything Well, if God's here tonight Are you here tonight? Maybe you could grab me up Stand me on my feet Give me strength Set me free I'm not giving in till I've had enough I need someone to stand by me Stand by me, just one time Won't somebody stands by me Stands by me, just one time? I don't understand It's slipping through my hands You think by now I would know Where to let go But all I know is here I am baby Stand by me? I need someone to stand by me Stand by me, just one time Won't somebody stands by me Stands by me, just one time? I don't understand It's slipping through these hands I think by now I'd know How to let go But all I know is here I am Stand by me Here I am, baby Stand by me All I know is here I am baby Stand by me