I know that life seems hard, cruel and unkind   A lonesome journey with questions in your mind   I'll hold your weary hand as you walk down the road   Remember you're never alone      Whenever you need somebody   Whenever you want someone   To reach out and touch you   With a love that is strong      Whenever you need somebody   Whenever you want a friend   To chase away the clouds   And help the sun shine again   I will be that friend      If I could have one wish this I would pray   A heavenly miracle, your pain to drift away   So I'll keep on prayin' until that day comes   Yeah, remember that I'll be the one      Whenever you need somebody   Whenever you want someone   To reach out and touch you   With a love that is strong      Whenever you need somebody   Whenever you want a friend   (I'm gonna be there)   To chase away the clouds   And help the sun shine again   I will be that friend      I'll give you strength in, in times you're feeling weak   I'll give you hope and help you to believe      Whenever you need somebody   Whenever you want someone   To reach out and touch you   (Just one touch   With a love that is strong      Whenever you need somebody   (Whenever you need a friend)   (Whenever you want a friend)   To chase away the clouds   And help the sun shine again   I will be that friend      Gonna be a friend   Your friend   I'm gonna be that friend   Right by your side   I'm gonna be that friend