Lyrics

[intro]

[verse]
On the walls of the climbing gym 
You stand back far, to see them grin
It's not the same when you're climbing trad 
That distant stance can turn things bad

[Chorus] 
Stand close, be close, watch your climber try 
Keep that slack away 
Stand close, be close, watch your climber fly 
This simple stance is saving lives today

[verse]
Position yourself beneath their first gear 
Slightly to the side, not back to the rear
Don't wander around, you've got something to prove
Stay vigilant, focused on their every move

[Chorus] 
Stand close, be close, watch your climber try 
Keep that slack away 
Stand close, be close, watch your climber fly 
This simple stance is saving lives today

[bridge]
Remember the climber at Hobson Moor 
His gear all popped, straight to the floor
Three pieces got pulled out of the crack
All cos his belayer took a step back.

[Chorus] 
Stand close, be close, watch your climber try 
Keep that slack away 
Stand close, be close, watch your climber fly 
This simple stance is saving lives today

[verse]
Don't let distraction be your deadly sin 
The crag demands more focus than the gym
The life you save will be your climbing mate 
So stand up close, before it's too late

[solo]

[Chorus] 
Stand close, be close, watch your climber try 
Keep that slack away 
Stand close, be close, watch your climber fly 
This simple stance is saving lives today

[Chorus] 
Stand close, be close, watch your climber try 
Keep that slack away 
Stand close, be close, watch your climber fly 
This simple stance is saving lives today

[outro]