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When The Time Comes

This version of When The Time Comes was released by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers in 1978.

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This might sound strange, might seem dumb
Depends on the side that you take it in from
Depends on the time, depends on the day
Depends on a lot of things, who can say

(Chorus)
I just want to let you know that I will stand by you
Through whatever might come, wherever you run
Will you stand by me when the time comes

Baby do you understand, am I making this clear
Are you tuning me out cause I’m coming off weird
Well I don’t care that’s all right
That’s okay, I don’t mind

(Chorus)

This ain’t the right time to say what’s on my mind
I know, but I look in your eyes
And there is no real life at all
Baby hold on

And someday soon you’ll come around
You know where I can be found
When you heart feels right, seek me out
We can talk more then babe, but right now

(Chorus)

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The lyrics to When The Time Comes are the words, verses and chorus for the song released by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers in 1978. Elements of the lyrics to When The Time Comes are both direct in meaning and also metaphorical with the real meanings of the song only known by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers and any collaborating writers working on the lyrics for When The Time Comes back when it was created.

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