[Verse 1: Ben Caplan & Terra Spencer & Both]
When all is lost and life is upside-down
A friend is there to turn your day around
When your hands are full, a friend will hold the door
Yes, that is what good friends are for

[Verse 2: Ben Caplan & Terra Spencer & Both]
To keep your secrets under lock and key
To forgive the flaws that other folks don't see
To remind you of a joke that you once shared
Yes, that is how a good friend cares

[Chorus: Both]
A friend is nice when you need advice
They'll steer you clear of trouble
They understand when you need a hand
They'll be there on the doublе
When you need a lift or you feel adrift
A friend will throw a line
It's such a gift to havе a friend like mine

[Verse 3: Ben Caplan & Terra Spencer & Both]
Well, anyone can love you at your best
But only a good friend can pass the test:
They'll love you when you're angry, sad, and bitter
A friend makes you a winner when you feel like a quitter
[Instrumental]

[Verse 4: Ben Caplan & Terra Spencer & Both]
When you're tipsy in the glow of candlelight
And you ask a friend if they might spend the night
But they don't stay, they go home to someone else
That is one way a good friend helps

[Outro: Ben Caplan & Terra Spencer & Both]
A shoulder you can cry on and nothing more
Yes, that is what good friends are for