I know that life seems hard, cruel and unkind   A lonesome journey with questions in your mind   I hold your weary hand as you walk down the road   Remember you're never alone      *Chorus*    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 praying until that day comes   Remember (Remember) that I'll be the one      *Chorus*      I'll give you strength in times you're feelin' weak (Oh yeah)   I'll give hope and help you to believe      *Chorus*      I'm gonna be there   Gonna be your friend   I'm gonna be that friend    Right by your side   I'm gonna be that friend