In the still of the night, I will praise Your name 
I’ll fight the good fight, Lord, break these chains 
Shower me in light, in this age of fear and sin 
Not by power or might but by Your Spirit within

Chorus 1
You are the Way, the Truth and the Life 
I walk by faith and not by sight
Your love for me flows day and night
You set me free, so stay by my side

[Rap]
Stay by my side, thru tribulations and trials 
In You I’ll abide, with the faith of a child
I’ll follow Your lead, I won’t boast or brag 
My righteous deeds, are like loathsome rags

When I fail to believe, I’m tattered and tossed 
Like a wave of the sea, but no matter the cost
You paid the price, despising the shame
To live is Christ, to die is gain
     
No mountain too high, no valley too low 
So stay by my side wherever I go
No eye has seen, no ear has heard
What You’ll bring for those who fear Your word

Chorus 2
By grace I’ve been saved, You paid the price
You rose from the grave, You saved my life
Your love for me flows day and night 
Bought my release, so stay by my side

[Rap]
Stay by my side, I crave Your grace and smile
In You I confide, though I’m depraved n defiled
It’s not by my deeds, or self-righteous acts 
It’s Your grace and mercy, or I might just brag 

I bow at Your feet as I sing this song— 
My flesh is weak but through You I’m strong!
I can’t wait to feel Your warm embrace
To see Your kingdom and enter Your gates

You promised freedom if we’d walk the narrow way
Satan’s defeated, it’s the dawn of the heralded age
The wages of sin is death, but His grace is free
Where do you want to spend, eternity?

[Outro]
By grace I’ve been saved, You paid the price
You rose from the grave, You saved my life
Your love for me flows day and night 
Bought my release, so stay by my side

Stay by My Side - Version 2

Songwriter. Storyteller. Sound pioneer, Stan Countz is a genre-bending songwriter with over 300 original songs under his belt — a true craftsman of lyric and melody. From his debut track “Those Hap Happy Days” in 2005, a nostalgic tribute to the golden era of the ’50s and ’60s, Stan has built a musical legacy rooted in meaning, melody, and message.

Writing under the moniker Stan and Be Counted, he stands tall in the world of music as both a creator and a voice of purpose. His catalog spans a kaleidoscope of genres — from contemporary Christian rock and gospel to EDM, country pop, blues, R&B, hip hop, folk, and beyond. Each song is a reflection of his passion for storytelling and his desire to uplift, challenge, and connect.

Whether crafting soul-stirring love ballads, foot-tapping jingles, or heart-pounding hard rock anthems, Stan brings a rare blend of versatility, depth, and soul to every track. He doesn't just write songs — he writes moments you can feel.

Stan Countz is more than an artist — he’s a movement. A call to stand... and be counted. He is a prolific lyricist and lives in Denison, Texas with his artist/photographer wife. 

If you're an Artist looking for a song for the next hit, send me a message. Who knows, I may have a gem and a #1 hit for us both!