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You've Got A Friend
T. Graham Brown Lyrics
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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
I'll come running (come running)
To see you again (running to see you again)
Winter, spring, summer or fall
All you have to do is call me
And I'll be there
Yes I will (yeah, yeah, yeah)
You've got a friend
If the sky above you
Grows dark and full of clouds
And that old north wind begins to blow
Just keep you head together
And call my name, 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, running baby (come running)
To see you again (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)
Now 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
They'll 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 (come running)
Oh to see you again (running to see you again)
Winter, spring, summer or fall
All you gotta to do is call
And I'll be there (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Yes I will
You've got a friend
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, now
I say, you've got a friend
In T. Graham Brown's song "You've Got A Friend," the singer offers his unwavering support to a friend in need. When the friend feels down and troubled and nothing is going right, the singer encourages them to close their eyes and imagine him beside them, as he promises to be there to "brighten up even your darkest night." He reassures his friend that no matter the season or the reason, all they have to do is call his name, and he will come running to see them again. He tells them not to lose faith when the sky grows dark above them and the wind begins to blow, but to call his name out loud, and he will be there knocking at their door. The song concludes with the singer celebrating the power of true friendship and the joy of knowing that one always has a friend to count on, even in the toughest of times.
One of the captivating aspects of this song is its simplicity, as it delivers a message of love, loyalty, and support in a straightforward and uncomplicated way. Its melody is easy on the ears, and its lyrics are easy to understand and follow, which makes it relatable for anyone who has ever experienced the comfort of having a steadfast friend. The song's universal appeal has made it a favorite for audiences of all ages and backgrounds, and it has been covered by numerous artists over the years.
Line by Line Meaning
When you're down and troubled
When you feel hopeless and facing difficulties
And you need a helping hand
and you require assistance
And nothing, nothing is going right
When everything seems to be going wrong
Close your eyes and think of me
Think of me and take comfort in knowing I am here
And soon I will be there
I will be there as soon as possible
To brighten up even your darkest night
I will bring joy and light to your darkest moments
You just call out my name
You can reach out to me anytime
And you know wherever I am
No matter where I am, I'll always be there for you
I'll come running (come running)
I'll come to you as quickly as I can
To see you again (running to see you again)
to be with you again
Winter, spring, summer or fall
No matter the season
All you have to do is call me
Just reach out to me
And I'll be there
I will come to you
Yes I will (yeah, yeah, yeah)
I promise you that I will be there
If the sky above you
If everything around you seems gloomy
Grows dark and full of clouds
And becomes filled with darkness and despair
And that old north wind begins to blow
And if you feel lost and alone
Just keep you head together
Stay strong and don't lose control
And call my name, call my name out loud
Think of me and ask for my help loudly
Soon you'll hear me knocking at you door
I will come to your door quickly
Now ain't it good to know that you've got a friend
Isn't it great to know that you have someone you can count on?
When people can be so cold
In a world where people can be unkind
They'll hurt you, and desert you
And they might hurt you and leave you behind
They'll take your soul if you let them
They'll break your spirit if you allow them to
Oh but don't you let them
But you shouldn't let them control or weaken you
Yes I will
I will be there for you
Ain't it good to know
It's comforting to know
You've got a friend
You have someone who cares about you and will support you
I say, you've got a friend
What I'm trying to say is that you have someone who cares about you and will always be there for you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Carole King
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@_MrPanda
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.
@sirg-had8821
Mom,
You sang this song when you and dad got married in 1976.
You sang this song at dad's funeral in 1982.
You waited 38 years to see him again...
You are with him now.
You came running to see him again.
You've got your friend back.
Go and be with him.
@aekkawinwisitkiatchai7640
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
@lightintheart
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.
@shannanne13
Musetoit music is so powerful. you and your father and in my thoughts!
@lightintheart
Shannon Anne thank you so much. He's in a better place now
@amadeussmith693
Musetoit my father died in my arms to this song few days ago...i dont know you but i just felt saying you something...
@gloriamaryhaywood2217
Musetoit Your comment truly touched my heart!....What a loving dad he must be .. to have created and raised such a loving daughter as yourself!
@lightintheart
Gloria Mary Haywood you made my day. Thank you! the world needs more kind people such as yourself. Your words mean a lot to me. He was great father
@marciamason1389
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.
@tristanretzbach4446
wait what, you got pregnant at 16???
@mikedressel3270
Special ❤
@badwan202
@@tristanretzbach4446its simple math dude (69-50= 19)