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You've Got a Friend
James Taylor Lyrics

Winter, spring, summer or fall
All you've got to do is call
And I'll be there, ye, ye, ye
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 you head together
And call my name out loud now
Soon you'll hear me knocking at you door

You just call out my name
And you know wherever I am
I'll come running, oh yes I will, to see you again
Winter, spring, summer or fall, ye
All you have to do is call
And I'll be there, ye, ye, yeah

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 yeah, don't you let 'em now

You just call out my name
And you know wherever I am
I'll come running to see you again, oh baby, don't you know
Winter, spring, summer or fall
Hey now, all you have to do is call
And I'll be there, yes I will
You've got a friend
You've got a friend, yeah

Ain't it good to know you've got a friend
Ain't it good to know you've got a friend

Oh, ye yeah, you've got a friend

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Carole King

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"You've Got a Friend" is a 1971 song written by American singer-songwriter Carole King, with her first recording included in her album "Tapestry" released that year. Another well-known version is by American singer-songwriter James Taylor from his 1971 album "Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon". His was released as a single in 1971 reaching number 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 4 on the UK Singles Chart. The two versions were recorded simultaneously Read Full Bio"You've Got a Friend" is a 1971 song written by American singer-songwriter Carole King, with her first recording included in her album "Tapestry" released that year. Another well-known version is by American singer-songwriter James Taylor from his 1971 album "Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon". His was released as a single in 1971 reaching number 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 4 on the UK Singles Chart. The two versions were recorded simultaneously in 1971 with shared musicians including Joni Mitchell (backing vocals) and Danny Kortchmar. Both King and Taylor won Grammy Awards for the song, Taylor won Best Male Pop Vocal Performance and King won Song of the Year.

According to Taylor, King told him that the song was a response to the line in Taylor's earlier song "Fire and Rain" that "I've seen lonely times when I could not find a friend."

King and Taylor performed "You've Got a Friend" together in 2010 during their Troubadour Reunion Tour.

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Aekkawin Wisitkiatchai

29w↑31

When you're down and troubled
And you need some lovin' care
And nothin', nothin' is goin' 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 runnin'
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 knockin' at your door
You just call out my name
And you know, wherever I am
I'll come runnin', runnin', yeah, yeah
To see you again
Winter, spring, summer or fall
All you have to do is call
And I'll be there, yes, I will
Now, 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 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 runnin', runnin', yeah, yeah
To see you again
Winter, spring, summer or fall
All you have to do is call
And I'll be there, yes, I will
You've got a friend
You've got a friend
Ain't it good to know you've got a friend
Ain't it good to know, ain't it good to know
Ain't it good to know
You've got a friend
Oh, yeah, now, you've got a friend
Yeah baby, you've got a friend
Oh, yeah, you've got a friend

Call Me Panda

2y↑64

Just dropping this here to vent.

I lost my 2nd dad less than a year ago. My mom remarried after my dad passed away. My stepdad is wonderful and loved my mom so much, treated her like a queen. And then, he passed away too.

It was all of a sudden. He just complained of a tummy ache on Sunday morning. Took him to ER. He was then transferred to ICU on Monday evening. He passed away Wednesday evening. All those time from Sunday morning, we did not see him due to COVID restrictions. At first it was only tummy ache, then complications. It was all of a sudden, losing someone like that and not being able to be there next to them.

Tonight, my friend's dad got rushed to ICU due to pneumonia. He is in the 70s. After losing someone so quick, I'm paranoid when people get rushed to the hospital. You'll never know when it is the last conversation you will have.

Take your time. Cherish each moment. Be there for somebody.

UltimateJoolsFan

3y↑80

When you're down and troubled
And you need some love and 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, running, yeah, yeah, to see you again
Winter, spring, summer or fall
All you have to do is call
And I'll be there, yes, I will

Now, 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 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, running, yeah, yeah, to see you again
Winter, spring, summer or fall
All you have to do is call
And I'll be there, yes, I will
You've got a friend
You've got a friend

Ain't it good to know you've got a friend?
Ain't it good to know, ain't it good to know, ain't it good to know
You've got a friend?
Oh yeah now, you've got a friend
Yeah baby, you've got a friend
Oh yeah, you've got a friend

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CM YLMZ

5y↑246

When you're down and troubled
And you need a helping hand
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, yeah, yeah, yeah.
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, yeah
Soon I'll be knocking upon your door

You just call out my name
And you know wherever I am
I'll come running, oh yes I will
To see you again
Winter, spring, summer or fall
All you have to do is call
And I'll be there, yeah, yeah, yeah.

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 yeah, 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, yes I will.

You've got a friend
You just call out my name
And you know wherever I am
I'll come running to see you again (oh baby don't you know)
Winter, spring, summer or fall
All you have to do is call
Lord, I'll be there yes I will.
You've got a friend

Oh, you've got a friend.
Ain't it good to know you've got a friend.
Ain't it good to know you've got a friend.
You've got a friend.

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LIGHT IN THEART

6y↑4.7K

My dad was in the emergency room before he went to the ICU. I played this song on my phone and put one ear bud in his ear and the other in mine. He had a stroke and could no longer communicate and I held his hand and cried while the song played. My dad showed me this song and it will always be our song.

bryan moyer

Wow, sorry for your loss, very heart breaking story. God be with you

Rjiglesia Arandia

🙏♥️

Ron Barnes

2w↑1

I lost my mom a while back 26 years ago but I miss her everyday and I play this song every time I go to see her.

Linda Nelson

Keep it

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Hannah Caldwell

3y↑649

My dad and I suffered from my mother’s abuse: and when I was little my daddy would play this song and sit in my room with me till I fell asleep because I was so stressed from my moms bullshit. (Mind you I was 8/9)
I’m 27 years old now, and to this day; I can turn this song on and really think “I need my dad” and my phone will ring. 🖤💜✨ there’s something truly magic about this song.

Kathleen Andrews

16w↑1

@Teresa Bosworth Sometimes I feel like I don’t have a real friend. But even in those times, I know Jesus listens to me. It’s not just a crutch. I’ve experienced true miracles. The impossible IS possible.

Joe cataneo

23w↑1

Love it so much

Ahmad Yusof

24w↑1

@Teresa Bosworth I wish I could be there to brighten up your days. Many people seem to like me especially ladies. 😊😊😊

JESUS LOVES HIS PEOPLE!

38w↑1

@richard boakes
I wonder what type of church he was in that had no comfort for that mother. An unclean spirit must leave in the name of JESUS! There ought not be profanity present! There will be NO cursing in the Kingdom of GOD! Expecting a mighty REVIVAL SOON! Because JESUS is RETURNING SOON! ALLELUIA! 🙏🙌🙌👏❤️

Alison Shenton

41w

THAT IS BEAUTIFUL 🥰 MY DAD WAS THE ABUSIVE ONE THAT ABUSED MY SISTER NEVER HAD ANYTHING TO DO WITH HIM AND NOW HE'S A LONELY OLD MAN AND SO HE SHOULD BE

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Colin Christopher

3y↑1.4K

My wife passed away on July 7, 2019.

I played this at her life service!!!!!!!

She was my bestest friend ever

Ryan Purcell

12w

Sorry for your loss brother.

Wayne George

12w

I hear you clear fellow traveler

intellectual Raccoon

16w

Sorry for your loss Bro. Nothing we will say will make it up.
We all are going to meet someday.

Tyty1020

22w

Rest In Peace

panda

23w↑1

Hope you’re doing well three years on, man

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Monique C

2y↑350

My 20 year old son has been depressed for a while and I sent him this song. Just so he knows that he has his mother as his friend... forever. ❤️🥰🙏

Muksang Buklao

19w

@India How is your son doing?

karen sperduti

32w

I sent it to my estranged husband for the same reason Monique. True love knows no bounds.

Tracy Sweeney

33w

God I'm so sorry for being a drug addict fr 30 yrs...my kids r my rocks

Gabe Bizardie

50w

I wish me and my mom got along that well

HeresToMyLove

I hope he has come around and is enjoying life! ❤️❤️

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Pete Garza

9w↑9

Absolutely one of my favorite songs of all time..."JAMES TAYLOR" is the cream of the crop and a definite Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member and this beautiful heartfelt song always gives me a lump in my throat every time I listen to it because it speaks from the heart 💜🙏...

Piob Mhor

21w↑51

I think of this song often. I’m a veteran and wasn’t dealing well with PTSD (didn’t know I had it at the time), I had a buddy who talked me out of suck-starting a shotgun, just simply by being there for me. He didn’t know what I was considering, but by simply telling me that people cared about me made all the difference. Thanks Steve for being my friend, I owe my life to you.

Dennis Vogt

@Mr1967mejias 52 years later and I still have a short fuse, though I've learned to deal with it and have a loving wife who has helped me through all of it! I got a LOT of help through the VA's group therapy for PTSD.....Gotta keep on keeping on, Brother! Peace to you! Vietnam 1970-71 Cu Chi & Plantation Combat Area

heather white

Hello to you strong brave man I pray you are well happy smiling and living in the sunshine of beautiful thoughts! One smile one kind gesture or word can raise you up in a moment. I know it helps me. Hugs to you!

Janet Smith

9w↑1

@Kathleen Andrews 😇

Janet Smith

@Kathleen Andrews 😇

Janet Smith

@sammicopor sammicopor 😉

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Marcia Mason

27w↑22

When my daughter turned 16 she was living with her father in another state. I sent this to the radio station in her town with a letter wishing her a happy birthday. My letter and this song won the contest for the day. It has been our song every since. We send it back and forth since that day. I’m 69 and she is 50 this year.
We are best friends and our love can move mountains.

Melissa

28w↑35

I sang this to my father in law on his death bed, he knew how much I loved him and he loved me too, RIP Maynard <3

G Benitez

27w↑27

I lost my beloved mom last year and my beloved 11 years dog just 1 week ago. This song is for them. I spent wondeful days with both of them. I loved them and gave the best of me to both. I miss them like crazy. God help me please! 😭😭😭

Dom Sousa

7w↑1

Please know that people hear your story and they care and empathize with you and your sadness, even if they can’t be there to hold your hands.

G Benitez

18w

@Dean Navarro Thanks for your words. I believe in Jesus, that is a relief. Thank you!

Dean Navarro

18w↑1

Jesus will always be your friend just call upon Him (Acts 16:31).
💖🙏

Tyty1020

22w

I’m sorry, Rest In Peace

Aekkawin Wisitkiatchai

29w↑31

Christine Newhouse

11w↑1

Thank you.

EL WIP

37w↑44

Childhood songs really hang in there over the decades. A sweet memory with a dash of sacred unity. Bliss-full

abraham repollet

23w

Get it?

abraham repollet

23w

Here is a copy of my song to you

John Michael Sucker

29w

Well said, well said ...

neva nunez

11w↑6

My 6 year old Grandson just asked me for this song.. he says his teacher plays his guitar in class and sings this.. this warmed my heart.💜

Brena Chelle

4y↑599

I can't control my emotion when I listen this song. It touches my soul.

Love4Life1

7w↑2

Same! Sending much love to all, in oneness🙏🏻❤️🕊

Patricia L. Baker

9w↑1

Me, too. It is just so Sweet and sincere and so very soulful. It is just so very Sweet, soulful and meaningful the way that James Taylor connects with humanity.

Mali Hamba Allah

25w

me too

Pedro147

36w

@razzor joe sleeze

Veronica Piacenti

38w↑1

Same!

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95KIPPIE Thomas

37w↑38

James Taylor and Carole King, alongside Karen Carpenter have voices that relax the soul and the universe! Whitney’s ballads are also on that level also

Beryl Chandler

Absolute truth!

John pappas

33w↑1

I'm from mass. I banged on his door in Martha's Vinyard and he answered. He was with Carol King.i was only 18 with my girlfriend. I should have kept my girlfriend.

T Robb

2y↑75

This was the lullaby I sang to my daughters when they were little. This past October my oldest had them play this when we danced at her wedding. I cried like a baby.

Car Med

17w↑4

Lord, everyone wants to hear these words and know that they are truthfully and sincerely meant. This is the only kind of friend I desire to be and the ONLY kind I hope to have. Nothing less will do.

Yolanda Grabowski

Yeah especially when you don't have a friend.

MaxOldworld

2y↑67

In the 60s and 70s, people wanted to forget the war, and they attached a lot of importance to true values, and they wrote and sang songs that will remain forever as a testimony of that unforgettable historical period.

Inez Vihil

2y↑52

This song hits me directly in the heart. To have a friend whom you know and feel when he dedicates this song to you, his feelings and words are right from his heart to yours are beyond words. This song by James Taylor was dedicated to me by my late husband. This was our song. Truer words have never been said to me by my husband. He was always there for me. Thank you so much to my husband and James Taylor!

AL ESTILO JALISCO

4y↑26

I grew up in Compton, my 2nd grade teacher had a rough week with a few of us... she noticed we were all down... she brought out a record player and played this song to the class to remind us that we could talk to her about anything... I tear up everytime I think of that day... 25 years later...

Lisa Smith

22w

❤️🙏🏾😊

Lino Soriano Studio

1y↑57

"You've Got a Friend", a timeless classic has inspired many lives across the globe for many generations, and is still is until today. Oh, how I love this song!

Gina Jones

19w↑5

This song lifts my mood and my spirit! Just so comforting!
Thank you James

Tatiana Matias

2y↑5

Alguém do Brasil aqui?! Que saudade dessas músicas tocando no rádio..
Esse tipo de música deveria voltar com força total .. Música de verdade ❤️

Danny

26w↑5

Truly one of the greatest ever. Thank you for your beautiful music!!🙏

NosyButNice

3y↑240

This song has gotten me through so much. It makes me think of Jesus. He’s always there, just call out his name.

Patricia O'reilly

29w

Amen 🙏

Carol Sanguinette-How

32w↑1

Oh, yes!!!! I sing it with Jesus’ name replacing me/I …. He is the One who can always be there …. Amen ❣️❣️ I love this song & I’m so thankful God gave it to James Taylor…. I know it’s blessed countless hurting people ❤️😇❤️

D H

35w

Amen 💯

Scott Spriggs

38w

I agree my friend!! Amen!!!

Tess Flores

39w↑1

Yes. He will always be our saviour and.... our Friend.

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MANUEL XAVIER

7y↑269

An absolute classic song from ANY music era. Timeless masterpiece.

Robert Jackson jr

5y↑1

Doesn't it just ... take you there ...

Marlene Ribeiro Martins

7y↑18

yes

Kohoko

7y↑1

you my friend have great taste

Angel Salazar

51w↑16

I want to share my story… my aunt passed away about a month ago.. I was having a horrible day just missing her and crying. I asked wherever you are please let me know I’ll see you again.. all of a sudden this song popped up on my feed. And wow… damn this song pretty much spoke to my soul and comforted me. I’ll see you again my aunt Maureen. Rip 🙏

Tiffany Smith

2y↑31

Who would’ve thought that 48 years later this song would give me some comfort in a really bad, sad time? I remember hearing this in my dads car when I was a kid. ‘Trying to keep my head together’ in 2021 ... nothing to do with covid either.
Just life! ❤️

Godisgood

1y↑2

GOD BLESS YOU ABUNDANTLY!

M Abel

2y↑1

Keep your chin up.

Rio

2y↑30

Me and my dad lived in an RV for years but every night we ate we listened to a disk full of James Taylor's songs, but this one I remember the most. and I have nothing but good memories of this song, every time I hear it I cry and think of the great memories I had as a kid. This song has a great place in my heart. keep in mind at the time I was only 6-8

Ink_Blot67

34w

Love this.

Debbie Smith

1y↑1

It is a great song, written by Carole King.

Enrico Silva Fernandes

2y↑3

No words to define this song, mainly in my case being through sad feeling. It looks like God's voice talking to me!
I hope better days are coming!

ElleninCA

2y↑47

I’ve always loved James Taylor’s performance of this wonderful song, which was written by his friend Carole King. I love her performance of it too!

havva88

7y↑137

Seriously who can dislike such a beautiful and soulful song !? Gosh his voice and the guitar and the lyrics Perfection! I never get bored of listening to it over and over..

James Clary

6y↑5

Lol. Wow. You sound angry. SJW? Listen to some JT. You'll be all good. Mellow, believe in peace and love. Hope you are having as killer night as I am. (-:

mr. warmth

6y↑3

sure hold your breath and wait

Perry Berens

7y↑3

That is a great album all the way.

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Vitor Manuel Guimaraes Verissimo Serrao

2y↑12

sempre maravilhosa, esta canção eterna na interpretação de James Taylor...

Aleta Nook

1y↑2

No matter what happens, somebody will always be there for you. And if you don't have one, remember you can find them, whether it's through a therapist or an actual friend. For all the people going through trouble out there, I send love to all of you.

Call Me Panda

2y↑64

Ink_Blot67

34w↑2

Thanks for sharing this!

Gianna

1y↑1

That's terrifying to think of, losing someone at anytime, no warning or anything. I'm so sorry you have to deal with this. I hope your friend's dad is doing ok. Stay strong ♥

harry hunter

3y↑133

What was a tumultuous childhood...this song came on and inspired me to hang on. 50 years later I work in a psych hospital reminding people they have a friend.

Marybeth Phillips

28w↑1

I worked 20 years as a psych nurse reminding patients they had a friend. I too had a tumultuous childhood. Strange how we gravitate to psych units to work. I was the only student in my nursing class to do that. 💚🙏

Lisa Vandenbrook

1y↑1

Thanks man. I appreciate what you do. I've been in those hospitals few times myself. It sure helps make the patients stay go s little easier when there is staff like you. A little compassion & empathy makes such a difference. It's never been pleasant for me when I have been on lockdown etc, but I never forgot the cool security guard in one ward who used to show me little magic tricks to make me smile. When I first got there, I was very suicidal and I would just pace the hallways at night because I couldn't sleep.He was a big Samoan guy who was always posted up by the door. He told me, "You're the saddest girl I ever seen in here, so I'm going to have to try & find a way to make you smile". The magic tricks worked. ❤️

marco a. l. lobo

2y↑1

Zen in the Art of Achery, by Eugen Herrigel, is a good book.

Red Eagle

2y↑2

James spent time in a psych hospital. It all comes back around, I guess. Thanks for helping peeps.

Sarah Watkins

2y↑2

Good for you :)

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Theressa Murphy

32w↑6

Thank you, James❤️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️thank you my dear friends for being there during life's trials. The love is the key to life.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🕊️🕊️🕊️

UltimateJoolsFan

3y↑80

lianacable

1y↑1

Thanks

Wendy Saxon Tennet

1y↑1

One of the most beautiful songs ever!! Loved it as a teenager. Still do decades later🌹

elaine kiang

2y↑1

Big Jake patriots Talk

3y↑163

😢😢😢😢😢 my grandma just past a few hours ago this was her favorite song 😢😢😢😢 I promise to play this for you everyday for the rest of my life RIP grandma 🙏🙏🙏

Big Jake patriots Talk

49w

@Amanda Lopez my condolences 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🥺

Amanda Lopez

49w↑1

Sincere condolences... this song reminds me of my mom who passed away in 2004. Still brings down the tears and back the memories

martine schmerber

I used to listen to this song when l was a teenager with a really good Friend whose name was John Wright.I still feel good when l Hear it. And Il was wondering where you are my Friend. Martine

Wendy Saxon Tennet

One of the most beautiful lyrics ever!!

Adrienne Robinson

@Big Jake patriots Talk Ypu are Welcome

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Sue Nell

40w↑6

This has been my SONG to ALL my friends. I’m 63 years old. My friends know..all they have to do is call out my name. I’ll physically be there. Which I’ve done, several times.
True friends, always!
That’s just who I am.
Thank you James Taylor for singing this song. It’s my anthem!

Surrender Radio

3y↑208

When I hear this song, I think of how much Jesus loves us, and how when we turn to him, he embraces us no matter how we see ourselves, his love is there. What a great friend we have in Christ. 😀

Ann Doupont

1y↑2

Yes, just call out His Name, and He'll come running to see you again. Winter, spring, summer or all, all you got to do is call...on Jesus. You've got a friend. So good to know.

timberthiaume

1y↑3

@CARL JOHNSON if you can admit to your fuck ups and admit you made a mistake, and learn from the experience to better yourself…. Your loved ones will forgive you, and so will Jesus.
And if you can forgive yourself, and put the past behind you and strive to be a better person in the future by learning from your fuck ups, you will most certainly love your life again.
Trust me, I am living proof of that.

Godisgood

2y↑5

@CARL JOHNSON Don't give up before the miracle happens. God is a forgiving God. Just repent and ask for forgiveness. Turn your life over to Jesus Christ. He loves you.

Godisgood

2y↑3

Amen. God bless you ABUNDANTLY

ginny white

2y↑3

amen

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yosune bilbao

3y↑4

Oigo la melodia, muchos años despues,pero creo que su ternura me ha acompañado siempre en momentos de reflexion.Magnifico James Taylor

Prairie Wolfdog

2y↑17

After 50 years, this worthy song stands the test of time and always will do.

CM YLMZ

5y↑246

Alessio Alessi

Non lo so.

Alessio Alessi

Incredibile e' una ragione di vita qualsiasi nome tu abbia.

Jay

3y↑2

Close. Thanks

Sherry Gainey

4y↑2

Thankful

Fatima Iglesias

4y↑4

CM YLMZ s

Peggy Townsdin

Crying...no one knows what this song means to me...and it was on my wall this morning...as I am going through a hard hard time!!! Jesus thank you!! Thank you James Taylor..

Jorge Roque

3y↑4

En nuestra juventud está hermosa canción, nos acompañó siempre!

Enrique

19w↑5

Mi amigo Juanmi me la ha enseñado en su Libreria Orwell en Jaén , me dijo que escucho mucho a este artista mientras leía el libro de On the road, Jack Kerouac.
<3

Leigh Langford

Reminds me of my cousin and best friend Kathy who is always there for me. We have each other’s back- what a gift. Thank you Jesus for her and our relationship

Ainhoitaa

Tenia 18 años.cuando escuche por. Primera vez esta dulce voz.de James Taylor.y soy letra me relaja.y el sonido me. Recuerda mi juventud.

Fawful God

7y↑20

I remember singing this for chorus in grade school. it was one of my favorites, so it's nice hearing this great song again.

Debra Short

My Dad was such a huge James Taylor fan. This is the song that we chose for the father-daughter dance at my wedding. Ten years later, my (now ex) husband sang this song at my Dad's funeral. Every time I hear it on the radio, I know my Dad is watching over me and my son -- the grandson he never got a chance to meet, the little boy who proudly carries my Dad's name.

thelavalamptheory

3y↑54

I lost my love due to differences and exchanges of hurtful words. This song always reminds me of her. Even though there were bad times, they were always shadowed by the many great. I miss her. I miss singing to her. I miss being with her. We were beautiful together. This one is for you, Alexa. I hope life is treating you well. You deserve only the best.

Ian Moore

40w↑4

I played this a thousand times as a teenager in the 70's..... lovely song.

LORRAINE Reid

2y↑46

We played this song at our wedding and then 7 years later I played this at my darling husbands funeral. He was my best friend......

Janet Adams

29w

So sorry for your loss but what a beautiful song to bring the memories of your love alive ❤

Judah’s Cub

44w

So sorry for your loss😔🙏🏾

Jerry Park

50w

Hello beautiful,my heart tells me you’re looking so beautiful more than the morning sunshine 🌞

Brenda Wimmer-Ruscigno

Thank you Jesus. What a friend we have in you Lord.

Jerry Park

50w

Hello beautiful,my heart tells me you’re looking so beautiful more than the morning sunshine ☀️

Randy Park

7y↑345

Love this song.. If i close my eyes, I think of it as Jesus Christ speaking to me. Our friends can let us down,even hurt us at times, but the Lord never will. He's always there, no matter what.

John Powell

God loves you too Randy. God is there during the torture. Remember it was man doing the torturing who have free will. Now they willed themselves to hell if they don't repent.

John Powell

I don't think James Taylor is an atheist. He was talking about church on American idol and he said that's where he learned music. Ignore that comment someone said he was atheist. My high school girlfriend toldme she was an atheist a few weeks ago and now she dissappeared since she found out I was in a praise band. Waiting for preachers response on how to handle the situation. I felt she was sent to me again so I could help save her soul.

Paul Ramcharitar

In the Precious and Almighty Name of Jesus Christ, our Righteous and Powerfully Risen King of All, we pray. Amen. 💗🙏🏾

Sue C

I had a friend called Mike- said just the same, so this always reminds me of him and our friendship in Jesus

Alan Grace

Me 2

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Mitzi Cooley

34w↑1

Such a relatable song and what a gem for a voice!

R.V. Lopez

My mom died in 1997. I was only 10 and I didn't understand why she had to go so soon. She loved this song and wanted me to think of her everytime I heard it. I miss her so incredibly much. 🙏 ❤

GramGram Sausages

A very good friend of mine died two years ago today and even though he’s gone, this song comforts me knowing he’s watching over me

TechnoForever

1y↑9

One of my Brother's favorite songs; this past August he passed away and I was asked to say something and all I could do was read these lyrics and though I sobbed through the whole reading and everyone felt the love and sorrow I felt, they also knew the heart and soul of my Brother. <3 RIP Daniel

Marybeth Phillips

28w↑1

Yes. Those "one year anniversary dates" are difficult. I am on a "prayer chain " (with a few friends and nurses I used to work with). We pray daily. And while I strongly believe in prayer I also believe God sends us others to comfort us if we ask. I had many people help me "thru" my parents deaths. ( I say "thru" not "over " , because I don't think we ever "get over" grief ). My dad took his own life and my mom had Alzheimers. I was just going thru some pictures of them to send to my nephews when I got your reply. Sorry if I have rambled on. Marybeth 💚🙏

TechnoForever

28w

@Marybeth Phillips Thank you so much. We just passed the one year mark of his passing. 😢

Marybeth Phillips

28w↑1

So sorry for your loss. May memories comfort you. 💚🙏

Jennifer Powers

43w↑2

My dad is such a huge James Taylor fan. I listened to this song for the first time in many years. And I instantly remembered all the nights my parents would sing this to me to bed as a child. It’s easily been over 20 years ❤️

Daniel Stienkeoway

9y↑13

Inspirational song. Love James Taylor.

Susana Estrada

11w

Me recuerda momentos agradables de mi juventud. Love it! Me da Alegría ❤

Samantha Stanley

2y↑2

My uncle shared this with me! We battle a lot of the same afflictions, so we have always had a sweet special bond. Beautiful song.

TravelinBand747

3y↑11

I love both versions (Carole King and JT). Gotta give huge respect to Carole for writing it. JT recorded it with a slightly faster tempo and an acoustic guitar arrangement, where Carole did hers with a piano arrangement.

ChillyLilly

2y↑1

I heard this song today in the radio. I never thought I would like this kind of music but it became my favourite song the moment I heard it.

SHADY G

32w↑1

Going back into NYC on Wednesday, 9/12/01, after eyewitnessing the 2nd plane hit and both towers fall on Tuesday, hearing Howard Stern play James Taylor's rendition of 'Woodstock' on KROC was one of the most poignant musical moments of my life. 🎼

sumara graça

4y↑5

Quem tem amigo tem tudo. Alguém ouvindo James Tylor em 2019? Muito linda.

Purpura 💜

3y↑1

Después de tantos años, la oigo y me emociono igual!!!!! Que música maravillosa de los 70,preciosa versión James Taylor!!!!! Y la gran Carole King... Preciosas las dos❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘

HIudown808

3y↑696

Shout out to not having any friends but being everyone’s friend

Andrew Engram

35w↑1

sounds like ego 😂

ClaireBear

36w

Well that stung a bit

Tamboura Wickes

36w

I'll be your friend

Travis Benson

39w

@r.k don't we all

Travis Benson

39w↑1

I totally feel u

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Joe Monroe

2y↑3

Thank you my Lord n Savior Jesus,praise you..👑💜

Sigismund Jumbo

3y↑3

A most moving song in the 70s and today. Wonderful lyrics different frm today's thrash. Quite immortal. Mournful tone highlights the total effects of this music.

Maritza Garro lopez

1y↑1

Love this song ...so many memories when I was an exchange student back in 76-77 in USA.

Ms. T

4y↑60

Just lost my precious mother on Easter Sunday. She was a absolutely beautiful so full of love and devotion to all of us, her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren. This song is the essence of her. She loved us so hard and never fails of always being there for us for anything and everything. I'm 59 and youngest of 7 children and she was the comfort, love, confidant and always there for each one of us. She did it with tenderness, love, and prayers... always praying for her children. God Bless you mamí. I'll feel u with me in my times of hurt and loneliness as well as times of happiness. I love you precious beautiful mamí. Que Diosito te bendiga.

Teresa Bosworth

Instead of thinking about losing a person think about the good memories you shared with them in my case it was my Dad and my youngest brother My last moment with my brother was super bowl Sunday but we also had memories of Gilligan's island and building a sandbox at the beach and others my father actually was while I was in the last home l was in but. I also had thoughts of how much he achieved. His being a veteran in the military and a hero of the purple heart recipient and his John Wayne Movies and all of the western movies and shows we watched together in fact ihe picked my brother middle name which was Wayne l miss them both

Susan Perez

@Ursula Kur true

Ursula Kur

4y↑3

we're always our mother's children no matter our age, or if they are living or have passed away. Nothing surpasses the love of a mother for her children.. my mother died 3 years ago and the pain and loss are sometimes overwhelming.

oz1902

4y↑2

Hold on in there, I'm praying for you.

Lisa Lyn-Dell Wood

1y↑2

Beautiful Carole King lyrics and James Taylor vocals. LOVE this song

Harrison Kessler

40w↑4

Carol King wrote this song and asked James her friend to sing it. They were good friends and frequently sang and performed together. Two music legends.

john swan

9w↑1

Also James was going out with Joni Mitchell at the time and its her singing the harmony...so three music legends.🙂

John Davenport

2y↑4

Beautiful Carole King song. Both her version and Taylor's cover of it are great.

Hannah Rozenberg

34w↑2

Was having a hard early day today, and this was playing in the grocery store. What’s crazier is that I saw him in Denver not long ago. This man knows how to lift you up when you aren’t doing well.

Melissa Payne

51w↑2

This is my song to my sister. She is in the hospital right now and I sent her this because I'm on my way to be with her.

Julie Watt Faqir

4y↑3

this song takes me to a place - the time that was the best time of my life. It reminds me of my best friends...and everytime I hear it I cry. When I see James Taylor in concert I cry...I feel silly but look around and lots of us are crying.

Jerry Park

50w

Hello beautiful,my heart tells me you’re looking so beautiful more than the morning sunshine

jarvis alexandro

38w↑2

Whenever i'm alone, just listen 2 this classic ,n i'm not feel lonely ever again❤💙💜💕

jmasoto78

4y↑4

Hermosa música, uno de mis temas favoritos sin duda

Penny Short

I have a friend in Jesus.Amen!!!

Nat

4y↑1

Mi hermano me enseñó a escuchar a James Taylor.
Cada vez que suena ésta cancion me recuerda a él,sobretodo ahora que no está en este mundo.

Diana .Moreno

Me sucede exactamente lo mismo. El me dedicó esta canción la noche anterior a su boda y ahora que ya no está, mi ojos se llenan de lágrimas cuando la escucho.

FlubNub

1y↑2

I’m going through it bad. My mom told me to listen to this song just now. It’s such a nice song but I burst into tears immediately. I appreciate her so much, even if we don’t get along all the time. I hugged her for the first time in idk when today and it was such a relief. Words cannot explain how much I care about my mom.

A A

6y↑239

This song reminds me of my father, he already passed away, and he was this friend, on the song, to me. Never found another one like that since.

Flor Salmeron

How beautiful to say that about your dad , mine passed last year and that's exactly how I feel, i lost my best friend💔

Chevanton 77

❤️

jennifer simon

Yes our dads are just in the next dimension waiting for us....

Machael Allen

4y↑3

God Bless. I Feel the same way. My mom passed away. She was that friend!!!! A lot of times we have friends but they are there for the good times. Good time friends but they scatter when we hit low times! R.I.P. MOM

N

God bless you

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divina lazara Silva

Linda essa música, eu era criança quando fazia sucesso aqui no Brasil. Tinha apenas 8 anos.

Therese Ember

James Taylor is an angel of comfort & peace🌷🌸✨💎💕

Golley Geee

39w↑4

My friends all abandoned me even after being 5 years clean. This son has been played since I was born. All I need is my dad and 4 brother and mom

Graham Allen

2y↑3

A wonderful song from a wonderful singer/songwriter. Love James’s music! I’m 71 this year!!

dagmar_dinkelacker_photography

52w

Its so Dreamful, and so much feeling in his voice. Beautiful pic 🥰❤🤗

dasdd

7y↑97

listening to this song on and off for 4 decades and it never tires,so many memories and good times with this song playing in the background as a sound track of my life

Nicky Thorp

dasdd Me to. I am still listening. I love James Taylor's music

Mary Koi

6y↑2

I was just saying that... never gets old... wonderful song!

Mona Roulette

6y↑3

dasdd its as good now as it was then, huh?

Doris Jovel

6y↑3

I told my son the same words! :)

ogadl ogadl

My best friend in the whole world had dedicated this song to me over a decade ago.
He finally succumbed to his alcoholism....
RIP
CPT
Love you for ever
💔

Mad Dad Lad

2y↑6

It's crazy. My dad, rest his soul, loved this song and always sang it at the local after a few drinks. Lost him in 2015 to suicide and he never met my little girl who is only 2 and what's crazy, and brings a genuine tear to my eye is that she loves this song because of Shrek and for me, that's almost like my dad's way of saying hi to his granddaughter. It's always playing in my head how he'd have been like with her. I know without a doubt he'd love and adore her just like she would him. It's great to have things like this to always remind me of him and the fact that my little girl loves this song makes it all the more special for me.

Marybeth Phillips

28w

So sorry for your loss. My dad also took his own life. May memories comfort you. 🙏💚

Kay Phillips

33w↑1

I lost my father to suicide also. There is pain that we can imagine. Just because they leave does not mean that they didn't love us. Share his memory with others and he will always be alive.

Michael zeng

32w↑1

James Taylor is one of my favourite singer. His voice is very smoothing and sweet. Carole King the song composer for "You got a friend ". is awesome. I think if they team up to sing will be fantastic. Looking forward to hear more songs from both.

Lynda Khlmsh

Just sent this to someone after having a bit of a "breakdown" day... it's always soothing to me and I felt the need to pass the love around❤️Thankyou for a special gift today!

Gary Thomas

Hello Lynda, you have a good heart. I guess you must be a great woman with a very great sense of humor. I will like to get in touch with you 🙏

Adele Panizza

42w↑2

Voce stupenda!Ho ascoltato anche la versione di Carol King, siete fantastici!!!❤💋💋

Toby Mcilwain

4y↑4

Love this song. One of many favorites from this era in time. Nothing compares to these oldies nowadays.

caroline

My mom dedicated this song to me and my sisters. My mom is always there for us even tho we know her body is aching. We can always count on her🤭😂😛

Darren Lewis

Irreplaceable. The world would not be the same without this song. Hats off to James Taylor, in sincere appreciation. 👏

Marcela Pacheco

3y↑6

If you have friends or no one for you, even in this time God is close to you. ❤ Jesus reminded me about this song on a time of isolation and abandon. He is so good, present and attentive to your emotions and needings.