Youve Got a Friend was written by Carole King and it is part of her album Tapestry, released in 1971. James Taylor also recorded a version of the song in the same year, which became a huge hit. The song talks about the unwavering friendship and support that true friends provide each other, especially through hard times.
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EmB7EmB7Em7 When you're down and troubled and you need a helping hand, Am7D7(4)GG4G and nothing, oh, nothing is going right, F#m7B7EmB7EmEm7 close your eyes and think of me and soon I will be there Am7Bm7D7(4)D7D2D7 to brighten up even your darkest night.
GG7MCAm7 You just call out my name, and you know wherever I am, GG7MD7(4)D7D2D7 I'll come running to see you again. GG7MCEm Winter, spring, summer, or fall, all you got to do is call CBm7Am7D7(4) and I'll be there, yeah, yeah, yeah. D7(4)G/CCG4GF#m7B7 You've got a friend.
B7EmB7EmB7Em7 If the sky above you should turn dark and full of clouds, Am7D7(4)GG4G and that old north wind should begin to blow, F#m7B7EmB7Em7 keep your head together and call my name out loud. Am7Bm7D7(4)D7D2D7 Soon I'll be knocking upon your door.
GG7MCAm7 You just call out my name, and you know wherever I am, GG7MD7(4)D7D2D7 I'll come running to see you again. GG7MCEm Winter, spring, summer, or fall, all you got to do is call CBm7Am7D7(4) and I'll be there, yeah, yeah, yeah.
FC Hey ain't it good to know that you've got a friend when GG7MCF7M people can be so cold. They'll hurt you and desert you. EmA7 they'll take your soul if you let them. D7(4)D7 Oh yeah, but don't you let them.
GG7MC7MAm7 You just call out my name, and you know wherever I am, GG7MD7(4)D7D2D7 I'll come running to see you again. GG7MCEm Winter, spring, summer, or fall, all you got to do is call CBm7Am7D7(4) and I'll be there, yes I will. GCG You've got a friend. You've got a friend. CG Ain't it good to know you've got a friend? CG Ain't it good to know you've got a friend? CG4G Oh, yeah, yeah. You've got a friend.