You've Got A Friend

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When you're down and troubled
And you need a helping hand
And nothin', no nothin' is goin' right
Close your eyes and think of me
And soon I will be there
To brighten up even your darkest night
Chorus:
You just call out my name,
And you know wherever I am
I'll come runnin' , to see you again
Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall,
All you gotta do is call
And I'll be there, yes I will,
you've got a friend
If the sky above you should turn dark
and full of clouds
And that old North wind should begin to blow
Keep your head together
and call my name out loud
Soon, I'll be knocking upon your door
Repeat Chorus
Say 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 Lord, but don't you let them
Bridge:
Repeat Chorus
Bridge:
Ending:

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When you're down and troubled
And you need a helping hand
And nothin', no nothin' is goin' right
Close your eyes and think of me
And soon I will be there
To brighten up even your darkest night
Chorus:
You just call out my name,
And you know wherever I am
I'll come runnin' , to see you again
Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall,
All you gotta do is call
And I'll be there, yes I will,
you've got a friend
If the sky above you should turn dark
and full of clouds
And that old North wind should begin to blow
Keep your head together
and call my name out loud
Soon, I'll be knocking upon your door
Repeat Chorus
Say 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 Lord, but don't you let them
Bridge:
Repeat Chorus
Bridge:
Ending:

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