When you're down and troubled
And you need some loving care
And nothing, nothing is going right
Close your eyes and think of me
And soon I will be there
To brighten up
Even your darkest nights
.
You just call out my name,
And you know whereever I am
I'll come running,
To see you again
.
Winter, spring, summer, or fall,
All you have to do is call
And Ill be there,
Yeah, yeah, yeah
You've got a friend

If the sky above you
Should turn dark and full of clouds
And that old north wind should begin to blow
Keep your head together and call my name out loud
And soon I will be knocking upon your door
.
You just call out my name and you know where ever I am
I'll come running to see you again
.
Winter, spring, summer or fall
All you got to do is call on me
And I'll be there, yeah, yeah, yeah

Hey, ain't it good to know that you've got a friend?
People can be so cold.
They'll hurt you
Yes and desert you.
Well they'll take your soul if you let them.
Oh yeah, but don't you let them. . .

You just call out my name
And you know wherever I am
I'll come running running to see you again.
Oh babe, don't you know that,
Winter spring summer or fall,
Hey now, all you've got to do is call.
Lord, I'll be there, yes I will.
You've got a friend.
You've got a friend.
Ain't it good to know you've got a friend.
Ain't it good to know you've got a friend.
You've got a friend.

.

written by CAROLE KING
as sung by JAMES TAYOR