You’ve Got a Friend

Writer

Carole King

Lyrics

When you’re down and troubled
And you need a helping hand
And nothin’, oh nothin’ is goin’ right
Just close your eyes and think of me
And soon I will be there
To brighten even your darkest night

You just call out my name
And you know, wherever I am
I’ll come runnin’, yes, I will
To see you again
In winter, spring, summer or fall
All you’ve got to do is call
And I’ll be there, yes, I will
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 I will be knockin’ at your door

You just call out my name
And you know, wherever I am
I’ll come runnin’, yes, I will
To see you again
In winter, spring, summer or fall
All you’ve got to do is call
And I’ll be there, yes, I will

Hey, ain’t it good to know that you’ve got a friend
When people can be so cold?
They’ll hurt you, yes, and desert you
And will take your soul if you let them
Oh yeah, but don’t you let them

You just call out my name
And you know, wherever I am
I’ll come runnin’
To see you again, oh baby, don’t you know but
Winter, spring, summer or fall
All you’ve got to do is call
And I’ll be there, yes, I will
You’ve got a friend (you’ve got a friend)
You’ve got a friend
Ain’t it good to know that you’ve got a friend (you’ve got a friend)
You’ve got a friend, ain’t it good to know
That you’ve got a friend (you’ve got a friend)
You’ve got a friend

Release

Someday We’ll Be Together

The song was released on the band’s fifth album Someday We’ll Be Together.