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 smilin', keep shinin' 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
[first line instrumental] 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 comin’ from my heart And then if you can remember
Keep smilin', keep shinin' Knowing you can always count on me for sure That's what friends are for In good times, in bad times I'll be on your side forever more Oh, that's what friends are for Keep smilin', keep shinin' 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
Keep smilin', keep shinin' Knowing you can always count on me, oh, for sure 'Cause I tell you that's what friends are for For good times and for bad times I'll be on your side forever more That's what friends are for