[Verse 1]
So no one told you life was gonna be this way
Your job's a joke, you're broke, your love life's D.O.A
It's like you're always stuck in second gear
And when it hasn't been your day, your week, your month
Or even your year, but

[Chorus]
I'll be there for you
When the rain starts to pour
I'll be there for you
Like I've been there before
I'll be there for you
'Cause you're there for me too

[Verse 2]
You're still in bed at 10 and work began at 8
You've burned your breakfast; so far, things are going great
Your mother warned you there'd be days like these
Oh, but she didn't tell you when the world has brought
You down to your knees that

[Chorus]
I'll be there for you
When the rain starts to pour
I'll be there for you
Like I've been there before
I'll be there for you
'Cause you're there for me too
[Bridge]
No one could ever know me
No one could ever see me
Seems you're the only one who knows
What it's like to be me
Someone to face the day with
Make it through all the rest with
Someone I'll always laugh with
Even at my worst, I'm best with you

[Refrain]
It's like you're always stuck in second gear
And when it hasn't been your day, your week, your month
Or even your year

[Chorus]
I'll be there for you
When the rain starts to pour
I'll be there for you
Like I've been there before
I'll be there for you
'Cause you're there for me too