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That's what friends are for

Carole Bayer Sager / Burt Bacharach

First recorded in 1982 with Rod Stewart for the movie "Night Shift", but it is better known with Dionne Warwick, Elton John, Gladys Knight, and Stevie Wonder from 1985 as a contribution in the fight against aids. It was a big hit and became number 1 in USA in 1986 and had a Grammy the same year. The song raised over $ 3 million for the case.
Modified 03.09.2019

Intro

Verse 1

And I never thought I'd feel this way

And as far as I'm concerned

I'm glad I got the chance to say

That I do believe I love you

Verse 2

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

Chorus 1

Keep smiling, keep shining

Knowing you can always count on me, for sure

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

Verse 3

(instr.)

Well you came and opened me

And now there's so much more I see

And so by the way I thank you

Verse 4

And then for the times when we're apart

Well then close your eyes and know

These words are coming from my heart

And then if you can remember

Chorus 2

Keep smiling, keep shining

Knowing you can always count on me, for sure

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

Chorus 3

Keep smiling, keep shining

Knowing you can always count on me, for sure

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.

Chorus 4

Keep smiling, keep shining

Knowing you can always count on me, for sure

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.

Ending