I have wasted too much time Doing my own thing But right now I realize That you are my closest friend Day and every night You were right there By my side Lord I thank you For you are me closest friend You are my closest friend I used to think I could make it on my own Until that day I found myself all alone, oh yes That's when you showed me Of how much you cared, ooh Lord When there was no one there You were there for me, yeah Lord you loved me (Lord you loved me) In a special way (In a special way) When I pray (When I pray) Every night You proved your love For me I see You have been so grateful You are my closest friend You've been someone I could lean on, yeah yeah You are my closest friend Everyone that wanted To hurt me Lord You were right there by my side You are my closest friend When I needed a friend You were to let me in, oh my my You are my closest friend He's a friend Like there's no other He's closer than a brother You are my closest friend It's soothing to know That you're there by my side Whenever I call You are my closest friend