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Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
The Clash
Performer
Paul Simonon
Bass Guitar
Topper Headon
Drums
Joe Strummer
Vocals
Mick Jones
Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Mick Jones
Songwriter
Joe Strummer
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Guy Stevens
Producer
Bill Price
Recording Engineer
Lyrics
You say you stand by your man
Tell me something, I don't understand
You said you loved me, and that's a fact
And then you left me, said you felt trapped
Well, some things you can't explain away
But the heartache's in me till this day
You didn't stand by me
No, not at all
You didn't stand by me
No way
All the times, when we were close
I'll remember these things the most
I see all my dreams come tumbling down
I can't be happy without you 'round
So, alone I keep the wolves at bay
And there's only one thing I can say
You didn't stand by me
No, not at all
You didn't stand by me
No way
You must explain why this must be
Did you lie when you spoke to me?
Did you stand by me?
No, not at all
Now I got a job, but it don't pay
I need new clothes, I need somewhere to stay
But without all of these things I can do
But without your love, I won't make it through
But you don't understand my point of view
I suppose there's nothing I can do
You didn't stand by me
No, not at all
You didn't stand by me
No way
You didn't stand by me
No, not at all
You didn't stand by me
No way
You must explain why this must be
Did you lie when you spoke to me?
Did you stand by me?
Did you stand by me?
No, not at all
Did you stand by me?
No way
Did you stand by me?
No, not at all
Did you stand by me?
No way
Written by: Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, Topper Headon