A lot of sad and dreary faces here tonight Guess they started out feelin' alright Girls with the blues, makeup on their face And boys, missin' love so bad I hear them say I need a lover, I need a friend I need someone who ain't runnin' away Everyone needs a friend sometimes To wake you up and sing the lullabies Everyone needs a friend sometimes That's what it's all about Alright You know that When you check it out, you will know That there's no one for you to lean on 'Cause everybody got to do it their way So come on down, baby, come on, get it alright I need a lover, you need a friend I need someone who ain't runnin' away Everyone needs a friend sometimes To wake you up and sing the lullabies Everyone needs a friend sometimes That's what it's all about That's right But I know... You need a lover, and I need a friend I need someone who ain't runnin' away, 'cause Everyone needs a friend sometimes To wake you up and share the lullabies Everyone needs a friend sometimes That's what it's all about Everyone needs a friend sometimes Wooh, I don't wanna walk on down the line (Everyone needs a friend sometimes, everybody) Yeah, I'm singin' out loud Everyone needs a friend sometimes (Everyone needs a friend) Sweet talkin' Everyone needs a friend sometimes (Oh, yes they do) That's what it's all about (Everyone needs a friend sometimes) To wake you up and share the lullabies