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

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 / 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

Well you came and opened me / And now there’s so much more I see / 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 coming from my heart / And then if you can remember

Keep smiling, keep shining / Knowing you can always count on me, for sure / That’s what friends are for / In good times, in bad times / I’ll be on your side forever more / That’s what friends are for

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

Keep smiling, keep shining / Knowing you can always count on me, for sure / Cause I tell you, that’s what friends are for / Whoa, good times and the bad times / I’ll be on your side forever more / That’s what friends are for…

[By Burt Bacharach – Carole Bayer Sager © Arista, 1985]