Lyrics of
Ill Be There

Ill Be There was originally recorded by the Jackson 5 in 1970. It was written by Motown members Berry Gordy, Bob West, Hal Davis, and Willie Hutch. The song was released as the first single from the groups third album, titled Third Album. It reached the top of the Billboard charts, marking a milestone in the Jackson 5s career and was significant in solidifying the group as leading artists in Motown Records.

You and I must make a pact, we must bring salvation back
where there is love, I'll be there
I'll reach out my hand to you, I'll have faith in all you do
just call my name and I'll be there

And oh - I'll be there to comfort you,
build my world of dreams around you, I'm so glad I that I found you
I'll be there with a love thats strong
I'll be your strength, I'll keep holding on - yes I will, yes I will

Let me fill you heart with joy and laughter
Togetherness, well thats all I'm after
Whenever you need me, I'll be there
I'll be there to protect you, with an unselfish love I respect you
Just call my name and I'll be there

And oh - I'll be there to comfort you,
build my world of dreams around you, I'm so glad I that I found you
I'll be there with a love thats strong
I'll be your strength, I'll keep holding on - yes I will, yes I will

If you should ever find someone new, I know he'd better be good to you
cause if he doesn't, I'll be there
Don't you know, baby, yeah yeah
I'll be there, I'll be there, just call my name, I'll be there
(just look over you shoulders honey - ooh)
I'll be there, I'll be there, whenever you need me, I'll be there
Don't you know, baby, yeah yeah
I'll be there, I'll be there, just call my name and I'll be there (fade out)