When I'm in trouble, you stand by me When I see trouble, you stand by me You take my side, against those who lie You take my side, give me back my pride When I've been losing, you stand by me When I've been boozing, you stand by me You take my side, against those who lie You take my side, give me back my pride I suppose I could make it all on my own I know I'd rive off skin and all bone You are the strongest back I've ever known You carried me, carried me, carried me You carried me home When I'm crying, you stand by me When I'm dying, you stand by me