And I never thought I'd feel this way, 
And as far as I'm concerned, 
I'm glad I got a chance to say, 
That I do believe I love you 

And if I should ever go away, 
Well then close your eyes and try, 
to feel the way we do today 
And then if you can remember  

Keep smiling 
Keep shining 
Knowing you can always count on me, 
For sure 
And that's what friends are for 

For good times 
And bad times 
I'll be on your side forever more 
That's what friends are for 

And so, by the way, I thank you and then, 
For the times when we're apart, 
Well then close your eyes and know, 
These words are comin' from my heart 
And then if you can remember  

Keep smiling 
Keep shining 
Knowing you can always count on me, 
For sure 
And that' what friends are for 

In good times 
And bad times 
I'll be on your side forever more  
That's what friends are for