[Instrumental Intro]

[Verse 1]
Another red letter day
So  the pound has dropped and the children are created
The  other half ran away
Taking all the cash and leaving you with the lumber
Got a pain in the chest
Doctors  on strike, what you need is a rest
It's  so easy, love, 'cause you've got friends you can trust

[Chorus]
Friends will be friends
When  you're in need of love, they give you care and attention
Friends will be friends
When you're through with life and all hope is lost
Hold out your hand
Friends  will be friends
Right till the end

[Guitar Solo]

[Verse 2]
It's a beautiful day
The postman delivered a letter from your lover
Only a phone call away
You tried to track him down but somebody stole his number
As a matter of fact
You're getting used to life without him in your way
It's so easy now, 'cause you got friends you can trust
[Chorus]
Friends will be friends
When you're in need of love, they give you care and attention
Friends will be friends
When you're through with life and all hope is lost
Hold out your hand
Friends will be friends