The glory of friendship is not the outstretched hand,

nor the kindly smile, nor the joy of companionship;

it's the spiritual inspiration that comes to one

when he discovers that someone else believes in him

and is willing to trust him with his friendship.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

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 we 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 for evermore

that's what friends are for

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

just 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 surethat's what friends are for

in good timesand bad times

I'll be on your side for evermore

that's what friends are for

keep smilingkeep shining

knowing you can always count on me

oh for sure'cause I'll tell you that's what friends are for

for good times and bad times

I'll be on your side for evermore

that's what friends are for

count on me for sure

count on me for sure

that's what friends are for