If you will open your heart to a friend who is in need
Reach out your hand with a smile you'll be playing the 
part 
Of a true friend indeed you'll be remembered 
With love all the while. 
(With love all the while)

A trouble shared can often be a trouble set apart
A helping hand can mean so much to a heaven laden heart
If you will open your heart to a friend who is in need
You'll be remembered as a dear friend indeed.
(A dear friend indeed)

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A trouble shared can often be a trouble set aside
A helping hand can mean so much when you're on the 
downward ride
If you will open your heart to a friend who is in need
You'll be remembered as a dear friend indeed.
(A friend indeed)