I see a boy down on the corner, 
He has nothing to his name
I see the dreams that we can follow 
And die for just the same

And I see someone I believe in, 
Through hard and troubled times
If I ever lose my way, 
Yeah, you're always a friend of mine
 
Then you step out in the big world, 
Take the chances that you can
I see the sweat, I see the tears 
Yes, brotherhood of man

And I see someone I believe in 
Through hard and troubled times
If I ever lose my way, 
Yeah, you're always a friend of mine
 
Then you learn about your people 
(Then you learn about your people)
Some are weak and some are strong
Some might stand up for you, 
Do anything for you
Others might do you wrong
 
But I have someone I believe in 
Through hard and troubled times
If I ever lose my way, 
Yeah, you're always a friend of mine
Yes, you are
 
How I used to long for happiness, 
Whatever it would take
How I'd die for that old true love, 
Make no mistake

How I used to think all that glittered was gold 
And all of that was mine
Now all that I have is this moment, 
Hoping it never gonna pass me by
Pass me by
 
Now, did you find as you went searching, 
All that you were looking for
And has time began to heal you 
Well, I got, I got more than I bargained for

'Cause I have someone I believe in
(I have someone I believe in) 
Through hard and troubled times
(Yeah, through hard and troubled times)
If I ever lose my way, 
Yeah, you're always a friend of mine
Oh, yes, you are

If I ever lose my way, 
You're always a friend of mine
Friend of mine