YOU’VE GOT A FRIEND
Written by Carole King
As recorded by Carole King on “Tapestry” (1971)

When you’re down and troubled,
And you need some lovin’ care,
And nothin’, nothin’ is goin’ right,
Close your eyes and think of me,
And soon I will be there,
To brighten up even your darkest night.

You just call out my name,
And you know wherever I am,
I’ll come runnin’ to see you again.
Winter, spring, summer, or fall,
All ya have to do is call,
And I’ll be there—
You’ve got a friend.

If the sky above you
Grows dark and full of clouds,
And that old north wind begins to blow,
Keep your head together,
And call my name out loud.
Soon you’ll hear me knockin’ at your door.

You just call out my name,
And you know wherever I am,
I’ll come runnin’, oh, runnin’, yeah, yeah, to see you again.
Winter, spring, summer, or fall,
All ya have to do is call,
And I’ll be there, yes, I really will.

Now, ain’t it good to know
That you’ve got a friend
When people can be so cold?
They’ll hurt you, curse and desert you,
And take your soul if you let them,
Ah, but don’t you let them.

You just call out my name,
And you know wherever I am,
I’ll come runnin’, runnin’, yeah, yeah, to see you again.
Winter, spring, summer, or fall,
All ya have to do is call
And I’ll be there, yes, I will.
You’ve got a friend.
You’ve got a friend.
Ain’t it good to know you’ve got a friend?
Ain’t it good to know?
Ain’t it good to know?
Ain’t it good to know, oh,
You’ve got a friend?
Oh, yeah, yeah, you’ve got a friend.
Yeah, baby, you’ve got a friend.
Oh, yeah, you’ve got a friend.