[Acoustic guitar intro]
[verse 1]
Woke up this morning and what did I find?
You by my side
Given my chances, you know I'll try
To keep you close by
The simplest things get me through my day
Like having you there when I wake
My cards have been dealt and they remain where they lay
I know I want you near me every day
[enter piano and more rhythm]
[pre chorus]
To stand by me; be close to me
Let me know that you care
I'll give you everything you need
As long as I know that you're there
[full instruments enter]
[chorus]
Woke up this morning and what did I find
You by my side
Given my chances, you know I'll try
To keep you close by
[verse 2]
Telling me your stories; Leading me right
The path I had found had a light not so bright
And now I'm seeing clearly with you by my side
I'll keep you there; I'm along for the ride
[enter piano and more rhythm]
[pre chorus]
To stand by me; be close to me
Let me know that you care
I'll give you everything you need
As long as I know that you're there
[full instruments enter]
[chorus]
Woke up this morning and what did I find
You by my side
Given my chances, you know I'll try
To keep you close by
[piano jam with full band, repeat “keep you close by” 4 times]
[rythmic brigde]
You walk through my mind
Like a ghost on the screen
You're filling me up
You're fueling my dreams
I can't get away; I'll never try
You know that storm can roll on by
[enter piano and more rhythm]
[pre chorus]
To stand by me; be close to me
Let me know that you care
I'll give you everything you need
As long as I know that you're there
[full instruments enter]
[chorus]
Woke up this morning and what did I find
You by my side
Given my chances, you know I'll try
To keep you close by
I woke up this morning and what did I find
You by my side
Given my chances, you know I'll try
To keep you close by