when we have troubles we all need someone to tell   so why are you trying to keep the pain to yourself   i know that i have not walked in your shoes   but i'm willing to wear them with you   i'll be ready to help whenever you say   you have been there for me and i'll do the same   i promise you i will not disappear   anytime that you need me here   i will be at your side   i'm your friend for life   and friends stick together   they stick together   and we stick together   'cuz friends stick together      we got something we can't let slip from our hands   yet time seems to have a reputation for changing our plans   but this friendship could hardly be matched   so i'm determined to make it last   i'm doing all i can to be best friends   and friends stick together   they stick together   and we stick together   'cuz friends stick together      even if life leads us down different roads   if we just decide to keep this alive we'll be alright   we'll never wind up alone   actually, it's just a matter of simple arithmetic   what do you mean?   let me see if i can be a little more clear   alright   skatting   and we stick together   skatting   cuz friends stick together   skatting       and friends stick together   they stick together   and we stick together   'cuz friends stick together