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You've Got a Friend
LaVern Baker Lyrics


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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
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 you head together
And call my name out loud
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 to see you again
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

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
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

Overall Meaning

LaVern Baker's "You've Got a Friend" is a song that tells the story of a friend who is always there for you when you need them the most. The song suggests that sometimes in life, everything seems to be going wrong, and you may feel helpless, but to remember that you always have a friend who will be there to help you through thick and thin. The song is a heartwarming reminder that during difficult times, you don't have to go through it alone.


The lyrics are straightforward, but they showcase the power of friendship when it matters the most. The song is based on reassurance in a time of need, and the lyrics convey the strength and support that a friend can offer. It reminds listeners that they don't have to face their problems alone, and that they can always count on their friends to help them through the difficult times.


Overall, "You've Got a Friend" by LaVern Baker has an honest and relatable message. It emphasizes the importance of having friends who are always there for you, no matter what. It's a reminder that we all need to lean on each other when times are tough, and that sometimes, a helping hand or a good friend is all you need.


Line by Line Meaning

When you're down and troubled
When you're feeling low and struggling


And you need a helping hand
When you need someone to lift you up


And nothing, nothing is going right
And everything seems to be going wrong


Close your eyes and think of me
Imagine me in your mind


And soon I will be there
And I'll come to comfort you


To brighten up even your darkest night
To bring light to even the darkest moments in your life


You just call out my name
You just need to say my name


And you know wherever I am
And you know that no matter where I am


I'll come running to see you again
I'll come to you as soon as I can


Winter, spring, summer or fall
No matter the season


All you have to do is call
All you have to do is ask for help


And I'll be there
And I'll be there for you


If the sky above you
If life seems overwhelming


Grows dark and full of clouds
And everything seems hopeless


And that old north wind begins to blow
When everything seems to be against you


Keep you head together
Stay strong


And call my name out loud
And remember that you can count on me


Soon you'll hear me knocking at you door
And soon I'll be there for you


Ain't it good to know that you've got a friend
Isn't it comforting to know that you're not alone


When people can be so cold
When others can be so uncaring


They'll hurt you, and desert you
They'll let you down and abandon you


And take your soul if you let them
And if you're not careful, they can destroy your spirit


You've got a friend
But don't worry, you have someone on your side


Ain't it good to know you've got a friend
Isn't it wonderful to know that you have someone who cares about you


Ain't it good to know you've got a friend
Isn't it great to know that you're never alone




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

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