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 smilin', keep shinin'
 Knowin' 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

Whoa, and then for the times when we're apart
 Well, then close your eyes and know
 These words are comin' from my heart
 And then if you can remember, oh

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
 Oh, that's what friends are for

Whoa... oh... oh... keep smilin', keep shinin'
 Knowin' 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 smilin', keep shinin'
 Knowin' you can always count on me, oh, for sure
 'Cause I tell you that's what friends are for
 For good times and for bad times
 I'll be on your side forever more
That's what friends are for (That's what friends are for)

On me, for sure
That's what friends are for
 Keep smilin', keep shinin'