That's What Friends Are For Lyrics
Stevie Wonder
Lyrics
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 than if you can't 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 open me
And now there's so much more I see
And so by the way I thank you...
Ohhh and then
For the times when we're apart
Well just close your eyes and know
These words are comming from my heart
And then if you can't remember... Ohhhhh
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
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
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
(Stevie talking)
Mmmhmm, thats what friends are for mmmhmm, yeah
Song & Lyrics Facts
Stevie Wonder’s “That's What Friends Are For” was released in 1985 as part of the album In Square Circle. The song was written by Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager and Rod Temperton and produced by Stevie Wonder himself.
It features a backing band of Greg Phillinganes on keyboards, Nathan Watts on bass and John Robinson on drums. This classic soulful ballad is about appreciating friendship and the lyrics speak of an unconditional support system. The single went to number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for four weeks in 1986, becoming his fourth US number-one hit. In addition, it peaked at numbers three and two in Canada and New Zealand respectively. It also won the Grammy Award for Song of the Year in 1987.