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I Will Stand by You

By David Snyder

V1

Sometimes in life
It’s a fact
The world
turns its back on you
It happens to all of us
Once in a while
It’s just a test that we go through
But if you ask me what I have been taught
If you ask me what my faith has bought
I can tell you that these words are true
It’s the only thing that I know how to do

CH:

I will stand by you
I will stand by you
All the way to the top of the hill
Where the sky has grown dark and still
Where the hillside is littered with nails
And they separate lies from the truth
I will do what I came to do
And I will stand by you

V2

They say I don’t act like a king
But to some people I am everything
I’m the only reason they have to sing
And I’m the reason why their church bells ring
Everybody has their moment of truth
And I’ve never failed to offer the proof
Cause I tell the mountains to move
And no matter what this world will do
I will stand by you

CH:

I will stand by you
I will stand by you
All the way to the top of the hill
Where the sky has grown dark and still
Where the hillside is littered with nails
And they separate lies from the truth
I will do what I came to do
And I will stand by you

Interlude

All the way to the top of the hill
Where the sky has grown dark and still
Where the hillside is littered with nails
And they separate lies from the truth
I will do what I came to do
And I will stand by you
l will stand by you

All music and lyrics copyright 2017 by David Snyder/Day of Faith Records/ASCAP

Written and Performed by David Snyder

David Snyder, Acoustic Guitar, Telecaster, Synths, Strings, Vocals

RealTracks in song: ~519:Bass, Electric, Pop HalfNotes Ev 120
RealTracks in song: 2045:Piano, Acoustic, Solo-Accompaniment CountryPopJohn Ev 085
RealTracks in song: 1814:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking CelticAir Ev 085
RealDrums in Song: NashvilleEven8^1-a:Sidestick, HiHat , b:Snare, Ride

David,

This is an excellent write.... really excellent. The melody is so strong and it has that all-important feel of familiarity that makes it sit so very comfortably on the ears. This is such a hard thing to accomplish and here you are making it seem so, so easy.

The lyrics in your first verse blew me away. You set the scene incredibly well and brought it to life vividly. The below lyrics grabbed my attention and pulled me into the song. I was hooked after that!


Then, when the chorus came along, the meaning of everything you'd sung so far glistened with crystal clarity. Outstanding. Also, that chorus you've created resonates with strength and might and I found the words became very visual. This was such a good listen!

In a single word....



All the best,
Noel

WOW!!!!!!

Noel pretty much said it all, and summed it up nicely, "Brilliant!".

One of the best songs I've heard in a long time, well done.

What a cool tune David. Super vocal and lyric. The acoustic has such smooth and rich tones. Well done

What a tune! I'm getting a Tom Petty vibe here, which is always a good thing in my books. It's perfectly catchy, and I found it to sound really sincere and heartfelt. There's some really, really nice lyrics in this too. By the way - the mixing job on this is on point too!

Fantastic job here David, thanks for sharing

Hi David,

Simply stunning! As Noel said. So powerful yet so seemingly effortless. The melody makes you think it's something like we had heard before - but really we hadn't. That, my good friend, takes an uncanny talent. it had to first be conceived and then facilitated with equal precision.

Simply wonderful David. Spiritual without ever going there directly. This song should go all the way to the top of hill. I am impressed beyond my ability to further define. And Di and I completely agree with the message.

I was going to tell you all the various things you did in the creation and delivery of this marvelous song. But as i thought what to say, it came to me that I'd already said everything was really important. I'll simply say everything about this sings inception and conception equals the magic of the final product. Di and i are blown away. We both tip our hat to youy.

Excellent. Wow!

Alan & Di

David,

This is just outstanding! This is my favorite of yours. So well written. The message is so true, and awesome. Your vocals are perfect for this song. Has that Dylan/Tom Petty feel, with a heart-piercing delivery of the truth. All on top of a simple, fitting arrangement.

Did I mention, I like this one?

Steve

I think this is a song that all of us can relate to at some point in our lives. It's such a profound song. Your vocals are perfect for this type of song, I think. It suits the kind of raw emotions just lurking under the surface.

Well done, and another great song!

David

Noel's review is very comprehensive and deserved. Top quality lyrics and a really catchy chorus add up to an excellent song.
Great work.

Peter

Thanks Noel!! You really made my life!!!



I LOVE your song feedback evaluations. They are always so well thought out and meaningful.

I am so happy you liked it and thanks again for your wonderful and insightful comments.

Thanks Dave! That REALLY means a lot to me. Thank you so much!

Thanks Scott!

Thanks Deryk!

Well I have to say, BIAB makes it pretty easy, or *easier*.

I really love working with these tools. Thanks so much man. That made me feel really good!!!

Thanks Al and Di!

I have not been able to keep up with your prolific outpouring but I sure have been enjoying your songs.

Thanks so much for the wonderful comments. I hope you guys are doing great! I appreciate you a lot.

Loyalty in the face of adversity is a rare thing theses days.
Very thoughtful write David.
Great work. Rob

David,
Excellent song - lyrically & musically excellent.
The vocal has a mannered/shouty early Dylan delivery which makes sense but seemed a little aggressive.
Top stuff.

David,

Excellent write! One of your best!

A truly passionate vocal.

Something special all around.

fj

Thumbs up. Cheers.

Thank you Steve!!! That really means a lot to me!

I have really been enjoying your wonderful work this year, that's for sure!

Thanks again for the kind words.

Thanks Ember!! You always say the sweetest and most thoughtful thongs!

I really appreciate it. So glad you liked it!

Hello, David

Very brilliant and strong song!
I entirely agree with Noel.
This is an excellent write.... really excellent. The melody is so strong and it has that all-important feel of familiarity that makes it sit so very comfortably on the ears. This is such a hard thing to accomplish and here you are making it seem so, so easy.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.

Best regards.

Shigeki Adachi

David,
Marvellous write - I really like the way your vocal ( way to really sing!) brings us to the declaration of the chorus and then backs off just enough.
The meld of your own guitar/synth playing and RT`s is seemless.
Love it!

Robert

Wow David,

What a great song!
And the way you sing it we really believe you will stand by us
Such a strong melody and vocals and impressive lyrics.
Great job!

Hi, David !:))


Am a little late
to the party but
fortunately not
too late to this
superb tune of yours !
I do agree with Floyd that
this is one of your
absolute best !!


Cheers
Dani

Powerful tune, David. I too heard a lot of Dylan in this one. I also heard a lot of truth. "Everybody has their moment of truth." So well put.

Thank you Peter! I am so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for listening!

Thanks Rob!

Thanks a lot Ray. I really appreciate that.

Hey Floyd Old Buddy oh Pal,

Thanks man! That means a lot!

This is one of those rare song for which this forum is just too small Although the lyrics have religious metaphors, the message is universal. The arrangement is simple but yet powerful. Singing is excellent and the melody is strong and familiar, just like any U2 song, this is recognizable as another David Snyder classic

Janne

Thank you so much Rich! I am so glad you enjoyed it!

Shigeki.

Thank you so much! I really appreciate your listen and your kind words!

Absolutely LOVE IT David!! Maybe I tend to read in to the lyrics something not intended, but it sounds like it is written from the viewpoint of Jesus. You don't have to reveal the mystery if you'd rather keep it that way-just my take. Either way--WOW!!! GREAT STUFF!! Take care. Greg

Hi Greg,

I wrote it such that this can be the predominant message and viewpoint for people so inclined to hear it that way. And if that is the case with you, I am extremely happy.

However, since faith and spirituality is a mystery, I allowed it to remain mysterious so that people of all faiths could relate to the central message as well--that of standing by one another "all the way to the top of the hill...where the hillside it littered with nails...and where they separate lies from truth." Dylan does this a lot.

I did have a funny moment when I was about to write and sing the vocals, where I imagined the Lord by my side saying, "Hey, let me take a whack at this one."

Who knows. Maybe He did.

I liked it very much David.
I liked the raw power of the song.
I liked that your lyrics are, at the same time, clear, direct and yet can be interpreted in many different ways, lyrics that may touch people from very different walks of life.
I liked your vocal performance, and especially those tiny, beautiful imperfections that make it absolutely perfect.
As someone said already: BRILLIANT.

Man, that sounds like a lost Tom Petty write. Excellent.

Your vocal exudes soul and sincerity.

Both your guitars and the CelticAir acoustic sound fantastic.

Strong stuff happening here.

J&B

David,
a slightly more technical comment.
I've been listening to this song a few times.
And it gets better every time I do :-)
But on a more technical note, I just want to notice how beautiful is the passage from the first verse to the first chorus. At that point, the listener expects a change of chords. After "It’s the only thing that I know how to do" the ears are really "ripe" for a change of chords. But ... you don't change. You repeat "I will stand by you" twice on the SAME chord. And ... it works incredibly well. It's magical because you surprise the listener by NOT changing. And that makes the actual change of chord progression, as it happens a couple of lines later, at "top of the hill", even more inspiring, more powerful, more beautiful.

Very inspired song, very inspiring.

Wow, thanks man!!!! I appreciate that Jon!!

I guess when I asked the good Lord to step up to the mic and help me out, I made a good move. Some folks say He really knows what He's doing, and that has always appeared to be the case to me.

I guess from now on, my line is going to be:

"Dear Lord, please help me write this song so it works and I don't mess it up."

wow david this is striking wonderful peace awesome work thanks for sharing eric

Absolutely LOVE IT David!! Maybe I tend to read in to the lyrics something not intended, but it sounds like it is written from the viewpoint of Jesus. You don't have to reveal the mystery if you'd rather keep it that way-just my take. Either way--WOW!!! GREAT STUFF!! Take care. Greg

it hit me the same way Greg expresses here

very nice write, and everything sounds great

Kenny

Thank you Robert! That means a lot! It took a little bit of work to make it that simple.



Thanks again for the kind words.

Thanks Rob and Anne-Marie. So nice to hear from you again!

I have really been enjoying your wonderful work this year.

Thanks Eric! I am really glad you enjoyed it man!!

You've gave us a lot of great material David that deserves its due but this is the one the one that really stands out for me! I can feel a deep vibe of sincerity from you in this! Great music!! Thanks, Torrey

Thanks Dani! I am glad you liked it!

I sure have loved your past couple of hits!

Thanks guitar! I am so glad you liked it!

Wow Janne, thanks so much, that really made my day. I just listened yo your latest and I really enjoyed it a lot. I thought the vocals were cool!!

Thank you Jon, that really means a lot to me coming from a songwriting master like yourself!!

Torrey,

Don't think I ever said thanks! Happy Easter Everybody!

Blast from the past. I saw no reason not to.....

David...I was a fan before but now I am a super fan...this is by far my favorite song of yours...beautifully written...this story has been told in songs thousands of times for thousands of years...it is special...but when simply and profoundly presented (as you did) it takes on new dimensions of glory...well written...great melody...passionately sung...the total package!

David, I too am late to the party. I've been away and trying to catch up with some of the songs I've missed. Man, I'm glad I didn't miss this one! This is such a strong song and strikes such a deep chord. You've written so many good songs, but this one seems to have been led - all the way from the writing through the presentation and production it resonates deep, personal meanings, and you did a masterful job following the master. You've gotten a lot of compliments on this song, and everyone of them are deserved. Fantastic song, thanks for giving us all a listen, I loved it.

What a great, beautiful song.
And you sing with deep feeling this song.
You really stand by for this song.

This is a lovely song which could easily be a hit. You have a great range in your voice which really suits this song. I also really love the guitar fingerpicking and the drums which really liven things up!
Regards,
Dermot

David,

I think you posted this before I joined our BIAB community here . . . I'm so glad you bumped this one . . . makes me wonder how many other great tunes there are lurking in the BIAB archives. This is a gem. I can't add to the accolades above but they are all well-deserved. Excellent write, a compelling vocal, rock solid production . . . Wonderful!

All my best to you,

Deej

David, you out did yourself on this one.
This absolutely outstanding.
Great vocal. I got a Tom Petty vibe.
Lyrics that everyone can relate.....Brilliant!
David you have written some great songs but this one is your best to date.

Keep up the excellent work.