And I never thought I'd feel this way

 And as far as I'm concerned

 I'm glad I got the chance to say

 That I do believe I love you

 

 And if I should ever go away

 Well, then close your eyes and try to feel

 The way we do today

 And then if you can remember

 

 Keep smilin', keep shinin'

 Knowin' you can always count on me, for sure

 That's what friends are for

 For good times and bad times

 I'll be on your side forever more

 That's what friends are for

 

 Well, you came and opened me

 And now there's so much more I see

 And so by the way I thank you

 

 And then for the times when we're apart

 Well, then close your eyes and know

 These words are comin' from my heart

 And then if you can remember

 

 Keep smiling, keep shining

 Knowing you can always count on me, for sure

 That's what friends are for

 For good times and bad times

 I'll be on your side forever more

 That's what friends are for

 

 For good times and bad times

 I'll be on your side forever more

 That's what friends are for