I know you've been hurt

So hard to trust anymore

When is the time to let go

It's the one thing I just don't know

I can't tell you what to do

I know for sure I love you

You keep it all inside

I know it's there you can just try

I'm asking you

To see it through

This time will be different

I swear it to you

Don't think that I'm not afraid just like you

Willing to make this promise to you

Stand by your man

I will never ever let you down

I will be there for you with a love that is true

Forever and ever and ever

Stand by your man

And there's nothing that we can not do

Cause you're all that I need

And If you believe baby

Stand by me

This world can be cruel yeah baby

I've been too just like you

Each night I pray

I'm reaching out hoping you'll stay

I'm asking you girl to see it through

This time will be different

I swear it to you baby

Don't think I not afraid just like you

I'm willing to really make this promise to you

Stand by your man

I will never ever let you down

I will be there for you with a love that is true

Forever and ever and ever

Stand by your man

And there's nothing that we can not do

Cause you're all that I need

And If you believe baby

Stand by me

I know you've heard it all before

And why should you think that I'm any different

All I can tell you is

I've been hurt just like you

And I'm afraid just like you

And I love you so much

And I know we can make it if we just take a chance

If you'll stand by me just like I've always stand by you

Stand by your man

I will never ever let you down

I will be there for you with a love that is true

Forever and ever and ever

Stand by your man

And there's nothing that we can not do

Cause you're all that I need

And If you believe baby

Stand by me