Train in Vain (Stand by Me)

from Changephobia (Expanded Edition) by Rostam

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You said you’d stand by me when
Well tell me something I don't understand
You said you loved me and that's a fact
But then you left me, said you felt trapped

Well some things you can’t explain away
But the heartache's with me 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 remember those days the most
I seen all my dreams come tumbling down
I can’t be happy without you ‘round

So all alone I keep the wolves at bay
And there’s only one thing that 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 these things I can do
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
Did you 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
You didn’t stand by me
No way
Did you stand by me?
No, not at all
Did you stand by me?
No, not at all
Did you stand by me?
No, not at all
Did you stand by me?
No, not at all

credits

from Changephobia (Expanded Edition), track released June 18, 2021
Originally Performed by The Clash
Written by Mick Jones, Joe Strummer, Paul Simonon, and Topper Headon
Lead Vocals, Drums, Drum Programming, Percussion, Electric Bass, Wurlitzer, Piano, Electric
Guitar, Sitar Guitar by Rostam Batmanglij
Baritone Saxophone by Henry Solomon
Engineered by Rostam Batmanglij, Joey Messina-Doerning
Mixed by Dave Fridmann at Tarbox Road Studios
Mastered by Emily Lazar at the Lodge, assisted by Chris Allgood
Recorded at Matsor Projects Studio

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