When you're down and troubled
And you need a helping hand
And nothing, oh, nothing is going right
Oh, close your eyes and think of me
And soon I will be there
To brighten up even your darkest nights

You just call out my name
And you know wherever I am
I'll come running, yes, I will
To see you again
Winter, spring, summer or fall
All you got to do is call
And I'll be there, yes, I will
You've got a friend

When the sky above you
Should turn dark and full of clouds
And that old north wind
Should begin to blow
Oh, just keep your head together
And call my name out loud
Soon I'll be knocking upon your door

You just call out my name
And you know where ever I am
I'll come running, oh, yeah
To see you again
Winter, spring, summer or fall
All you got to do is call
And I'll be there, yes, I will
Hey, ain't it good to know
That you've got a friend?
And people can be so cold
Oh, they'll hurt you
And desert you
And they'll take your soul
If you let them
Oh, yeah, but don't you let them

You just call out my name
And you know wherever I am
I'll come running, oh, yeah
To see you again
Winter, spring, summer or fall
Ain't now all you got to do is call
And I'll be there, yes, I will
You've got a friend

(What a friend we have in Jesus)
(What a friend we have in Jesus)
Thanks for being my friend
(What a friend we have in Jesus)
Oh, You're my friend, Jesus
(What a friend we have in Jesus)

(What a friend we have in Jesus)
I'll always be there
(What a friend we have in Jesus)
I'm praying for you
(What a friend we have in Jesus)