She left you last night

And 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

And be the love of your next act

But this time I play the part so well

There'll be no need for her coming back, 'cause...



CHORUS:

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

That she's left you in misery



I know you only called me 'cause you needed company

'Cause once again she's left you and your heart's in misery, but...

(chorus)



(instrumental)



(repeat and 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

And you won't need nobody but me