And that's what friends are for      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't 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 forevermore   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 coming 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 forevermore   That's what friends are for      I never thought I'd feel this way but I   I'm glad I got the chance to say that   I love you, I love you, I love you   (That's what friends are for)   That's what friends are for      Keep smiling, keep shining   I'll be on your side forevermore   That's what friends are for      Knowing you can always   Count on me for sure   And that's what friends are for