Lyrics of
Youve Got A Friend

Youve Got a Friend was written by Carole King and appears on her 1971 album Tapestry. It was also recorded by James Taylor on his Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon album and released as a single. Taylor won the 1971 Grammy for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for the song. The song speaks to the unshakeable friendship and unconditional support among friends.

When you're down and troubled and you need some love and 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 wherever I am,
I'll come running to see you again
Winter spring summer or fall, all you have to do is call
And I'll be there
You've got a friend

If the sky above you, grows dark and full of clouds,
And that ol' north wind, begins to blow.
Keep your head together and call my name out loud,
soon, you'll hear me knocking at your door.

You just call out my name and you know wherever I am,
I'll come running, running, yeah yeah, to see you again
Winter spring summer or fall, all you have to do is call
and I'll be there, yes, I will.

Now ain't it good to know that you've got a friend
When people can be so cold.
They'll hurt you, yes and desert you, and take your soul if you let them.
Oh, but don't you let them.

You just call out my name and you know wherever I am,
I'll come running, running, yeah yeah, to see you again
Winter spring summer or fall, all you have to do is call
and 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, ain't it good to know
Ain't it good to know, you've got a friend
Oh yeah now, oh you've got a friend, yeah, baby.
You've got a friend, oh, yeah.
Now you've got a friend.