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 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      Well you came in loving me   And now there's so much more I see   And so by the way I thank you      Oh and then for the times when we're apart   Well then close your eyes and know   The words are coming from my heart   And then if you can remember