written by don schlitz and paul overstreet recorded by kathy mattea I will (A) pledge my heart to the love we share Through the good and the (E) bad times (A)too. I forsake my rest for your happiness Till my death I will (E)stand by (A)you chorus With (D) God as my witness this (A) vow I will make To have and to hold you no other to (D) take For (A) rich or for poor under skies gray or (D) blue Till my (A) death I will (E) stand by (A) you There are wars and there are rumors of wars yet to come Temptations we'll (E) have to walk (A) through Though others may tremble I will not (D) run Till my (A) death I will (E) stand by (A) you I'll (D) put on the armor of (A) faithfulness To fight for a heart that is (E) true Till the (A) battle is won I will not (D)rest Till my (A)death I will (E)stand by (A)you chorus