that's what friends are for

and i never thought i'd feel this way

and as far as i'm concerned

i'm glad i got the chance to say

that i do believe i love you

and if i should ever go away

well

then close your eyes and try

to feel the way i do today

and then if you can remember

keep smiling

keep shining

knowing you can always count on me

for sure

that's what friends are for

in good times

and bad times

i'll be on your side forever more

that's what friends are for

well

you came and opened me

and now there's so much more i see

and so

by the way

i thank you

and then for the times when we're apart

well

then close your eyes and know

these words are coming from my heart

and then if you can remember

keep smiling

keep shining

knowing you can always count on me

for sure

that's what friends are for

in good times

in bad times

i'll be on your side forevermore

that's what friends are for

keep smiling

keep shining

knowing you can always count on me

for sure

that's what friends are for

for good times

and bad times

i'll be on your side forevermore

that's what friends are for

in good times

in bad times

i'll be on your side forevermore

that's what friends are for

in good times

in bad times

i'll be on your side forevermore

that's what friends are for