Your Old Stand-By Songtext

von Mary Wells

She left you last night, & today you called me on the phone
Asked me if you could come over 'cause you didn't want to be alone
So you want me to stand in for her & be the love of your next act
But this time I play the part so well, there'll be no need of her comin' back
'Cause you know that I'm your old stand-by
You know that you can call on me
I know the part so well that you can hardly tell
When she's left you in misery

I know you only called me 'cause you needed company
'Cause once again she's left you & your heart's in misery
But you know that I'm your old stand-by
You know that you can call on me
I know the part so well that you can hardly tell
When she's left you in misery

(repeat & fade):
I don't wanna be your old stand-by
I wanna be with you permanently
I'm gonna play the part from the depths of my heart
& you won't need anybody but me