You've Got a Friend - Carol King
When you're down and troubled
And you need some loving care
And nothing, nothing is going right
Close your eyes and think of me
And soon I will be there
To brighten up even your darkest night
You just call out my name
And you know wherever I am
I'll come running to see you again
Winter, spring, summer or fall
All you have to do is call
And I'll be there
You've got a friend
If the sky above you
Grows dark and full of clouds
And that old north wind begins to blow
Keep your head together
And call my name out loud
Soon you'll hear me knocking at your door
You just call out my name
And you know wherever I am
I'll come running to see you
Winter, spring, summer or fall
All you have to do is call
And I'll be there
Ain't it good to know that you've got a friend
When people can be so cold
They'll hurt you, and desert you
And take your soul if you let them
Oh, but don't you let them
You just call out my name
And you know wherever I am
I'll come running to see you again
Winter, spring, summer or fall
All you have to do is call
And I'll be there
You've got a friend
And you need some loving care
And nothing, nothing is going right
Close your eyes and think of me
And soon I will be there
To brighten up even your darkest night
You just call out my name
And you know wherever I am
I'll come running to see you again
Winter, spring, summer or fall
All you have to do is call
And I'll be there
You've got a friend
If the sky above you
Grows dark and full of clouds
And that old north wind begins to blow
Keep your head together
And call my name out loud
Soon you'll hear me knocking at your door
You just call out my name
And you know wherever I am
I'll come running to see you
Winter, spring, summer or fall
All you have to do is call
And I'll be there
Ain't it good to know that you've got a friend
When people can be so cold
They'll hurt you, and desert you
And take your soul if you let them
Oh, but don't you let them
You just call out my name
And you know wherever I am
I'll come running to see you again
Winter, spring, summer or fall
All you have to do is call
And I'll be there
You've got a friend
Being an only child makes me a little different from folks with siblings. I didn't have that built in playmate, guide, or competitor... The people who served as surrogate "brothers and sisters" have been my friends. Throughout my life, my friends have been there for me, carried me, and lifted me up. My friends have challenged me to be more than I thought I could be on my own. My friends have dried my tears, poked fun at my overly serious nature and made me laugh at myself.
I am very fortunate to have developed a tight network of friends who have been with me for over 27 years. We've grown up together and lived through life's bitterest and sweetest moments. Though life takes us down different paths, or may move us far away from one another, I know that each one of the people I call "friend" would be there for me when it really counts. Today, I would like to honor all of my dear friends who have blessed my life, boosted my spirit and enriched who I am. I am profoundly grateful for each and every one of you, and am honored to call you friend.
Awwwww, I love you.
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