Long ago

Before the moon was young

And before the first love song

Had ever been sung

We both knew

Beyond a shadow of doubt

What loving somebody

Was really all about



When the sun goes down

And you're not around

I'm sailing on a prayer

Don't you know

I told everyone

I even told the rising sun

That I really need my friend



When the sun goes down

In this sleepy little town

All the world keeps spinning

And the planets turn around

All alone

Lonely as the stars

Well I just wanna be,

Wanna be where you are



When the sun goes down

And you're not around

I'm sailing on a prayer

Don't you know

I told everyone

I even told the rising sun

That I really need my friend



Repeat chorus



When the sun goes down

And you're not around

I'm sailing on a prayer

Don't you know

I told everyone

I even told the rising sun

That I really need my friend