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GSometimes it's hard to be a Dwoman,
Amgiving all your D7love to just one GmanG7.
CYou'll have bad times, and heG'll have good times,
Adoing things that A7you don't underDstand.D7  
GBut if you love him you'll forDgive him,
Ameven though he's D7hard to underGstand.G7  
CAnd if you love him, Goh be proud Cof him,
G'cause after Dall he's just a mGan.C  G  D  
GStand by your B7man, Cgive him two arms to cling to,
Gand something Ewarm to come to,
Awhen nights are D7cold and lonely.
GStand by your B7man, Cand tell the world you love him,
Gkeep giving D7all the love you B7can.  E  CStand Dby your Gman.C  G  D  
GStand by your B7man, Cand tell the world you love him,
Gkeep giving D7all the love you B7can.  E  CStand Dby your Gman.

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The story behind the song

"Stand By Your Man" captures a very specific, traditional idea of loyalty and devotion in a relationship. It speaks to the challenges that can arise, suggesting that sometimes a woman must do things she doesn't fully understand, yet still be proud of her partner and offer unwavering love. Co-written by Tammy Wynette, this song became her signature and one of country music's most recognized pieces, known for bringing a woman's perspective to the genre. It's a powerful expression of commitment, inviting you to channel that depth of feeling when you play.

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Stand By Your Man

by Tammy Wynette

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G D

Sometimes it's hard to be a woman,

Am D7 G G7

giving all your love to just one man.

C G

You'll have bad times, and he'll have good times,

A A7 D D7

doing things that you don't understand.

G D

But if you love him you'll forgive him,

Am D7 G G7

even though he's hard to understand.

C G C

And if you love him, oh be proud of him,

G D G C G D

'cause after all he's just a man.

G B7 C

Stand by your man, give him two arms to cling to,

G E

and something warm to come to,

A D7

when nights are cold and lonely.

G B7 C

Stand by your man, and tell the world you love him,

G D7 B7 E C D G C G D

keep giving all the love you can. Stand by your man.

G B7 C

Stand by your man, and tell the world you love him,

G D7 B7 E C D G

keep giving all the love you can. Stand by your man.

About Stand By Your Man Chords by Tammy Wynette

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