You never call me darling
You never call me dear
I wonder if you'll miss me when I die
You show no consideration
You have no sympathy
I'm nothing more
Than just your old standby

If you would call me darling
If you would call me dear
If you would learn to love me by and by
I wouldn't mind this waiting
And I could stand the pain
I'd be something more
Than just your old standby

A shoulder to cry on
Is all you want from me
Someone to share your heartaches
When you cry
Someone you can depend on
Who'll always be around
But I'm nothing more than
Just your old standby