Stand By Your Man
Lynn Anderson° Lyrics


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Sometimes it's hard to be a woman
giving all your love to just one man.
You'll have bad times
And he'll have good times,
Doin' things that you don't understand.

But if you love him you'll forgive him,
even though he's hard to understand.
And if you love him Oh be proud of him,
'Cause after all he's just a man.

Stand By Your Man,
Give him two arms to cling to,
And something warm to come to
when nights are cold and lonely.

Stand By Your Man,
And tell the world you love him.
Giving all the love you can.
Stand By Your Man.

Stand By Your Man,




And show the world you love him.
Keep giving all the love you can;

Overall Meaning

Lynn Anderson's song "Stand By Your Man" is a tribute to the strength and resilience of women in relationships. The lyrics open with the admission that being a woman is not always easy, especially when it comes to loving just one man. The singer acknowledges that there will be bad times, and her partner may do things that she does not understand. Nevertheless, the chorus instructs women to stand by their man and give him two arms to cling to and something warm to come home to when nights are cold and lonely. The song emphasizes the importance of forgiveness in relationships and encourages women to be proud of their partners, even when they're difficult to understand.


While "Stand By Your Man" has been criticized by some for promoting traditional gender roles and excusing men's bad behavior, it remains a beloved classic that has resonated with women for decades. Part of its enduring appeal comes from Anderson's powerful vocals, which infuse the song with emotional depth and sincerity. The song also benefits from its simple, straightforward lyrics that capture the complexities and nuances of love and relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes it's hard to be a woman
Being a woman can be a difficult task, with various challenges to overcome.


giving all your love to just one man.
Loving one man can be demanding as it requires giving all your love to that one person.


You'll have bad times
There will be times of misfortune and unhappiness.


And he'll have good times,
At times, he will experience contentment and success.


Doin' things that you don't understand.
He may engage in activities that you don't comprehend or approve of.


But if you love him you'll forgive him,
Forgive him for his mistakes, if you love him.


even though he's hard to understand.
Even if he's difficult to get along with or comprehend, you should try to forgive him if you love him.


And if you love him Oh be proud of him,
If you love him, you should be proud of him, even if he's not perfect.


'Cause after all he's just a man.
He is just a human being after all, and therefore, he will have flaws.


Stand By Your Man,
Support him no matter what.


Give him two arms to cling to,
Be comforting and supportive for him to rely on.


And something warm to come to when nights are cold and lonely.
Provide warmth and comfort when he's feeling lonely or down.


Stand By Your Man,
Continue to be supportive of him.


And tell the world you love him.
Let the world know that you love him and stand by him.


Giving all the love you can.
Give him all the love and support you can offer.


Stand By Your Man.
Stay by his side no matter what.


Stand By Your Man,
Continue to support him.


And show the world you love him.
Show the world how much you love him and support him through thick and thin.


Keep giving all the love you can;
Keep giving him all the love and support you can offer.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BILLY SHERRILL, TAMMY WYNETTE

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Comments from YouTube:

@don.richard8823

Wow her version sounds great! 🎙️

@user-qn1vz1rb3l

ОДО из лучших исполнений этой композиции she is best❤

@ironmaiden4396

OMG...what a beautiful voice.... rewind...replay....

@MsLou-su5pj

First time hearing Lynn Anderson singing this Tammy Wynette hit. Have to say I enjoyed it, she put her own style into it. Both girls were great entertainers.

@paulpasca131

My favourite country song. Lynn did a superb version here. God bless her.

@soles4569

Great version☺I love Lynn voice.

@DavidWhitley

The queen of country RIP Lynn

@ernestkovach3305

The best cover of Tammy's Legendary Country hit classic.

@uthmaanpacsa7259

You're right Ernest. I totally agree. Lynn sings it brilliantly though.

@davidneely5472

great version! very close in heart and quality to Tammy's!

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