And I never thought I'd feel this way (this way) And as far as I'm concerned I'm glad I got the chance to say (to say) That I do believe, I love you And if I should ever go away (away) Well, then close your eyes and try To feel the way we do today And then if you can remember Keep smiling, Keep shining Knowing you can always count on me, For sure (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 in and open me And now there's so much more I see And so by the way I thank you Oh and then, for the times when we're apart Well, then close your eyes and know The words are coming from my heart And then if you can remember Keep smiling, Keep shining Knowing you can always count on me, For sure That's what friends are for In good times and bad times I'll be on your side forever more That's what friends are for Keep smiling, Keep shining Knowing you can always count on me, Oh for sure (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 smiling, Keep shining Knowing you can always count on me, For sure That's what friends are for (are for) In good times and bad times I'll be on your side forever more That's what friends are for