Written by Kenneth Lorin Darby

Peaked at # 12 in 1959

In this friendly, friendly world with each day so full of joy

Why should any heart be lonely?

In this friendly, friendly world with each night so full of dreams

Why should any heart be afraid?

        The world is such a wonderful place to wander through

        When you've got someone you love to wander along with you

With the skies so full of stars and the river so full of song

Every heart should be so thankful

Thankful for this friendly, friendly world