the phoneÂ’s been telling me your story
with a crying sound
it drilled into my ears when you said:
‘itÂ’s hard to go on
canÂ’t make it on my own
but no-one needs to know
the worries in my head
you said you were about
to take an odd decision
‘cause you didnÂ’t want your folks
to judge you for what youÂ’d done
but words must be spoken
silence must be broken
someone needs to know
the troubles of your soul
but I hope you donÂ’t mind
that I talked to you
to open your eyes
so donÂ’t worry anymore
‘cause thatÂ’s why
thatÂ’s what friends are for
thatÂ’s why
you need a friend now
the other day you realized
there was no sense in hiding
reality would come and claim its price
you learned to live your life
the way that it should be
you know IÂ’ll be there for you
but you shouldnÂ’t be so kind
better live your life
and open your eyes
so donÂ’t worry anymore
‘cause thatÂ’s why
thatÂ’s what friends are for
thatÂ’s why
you need a friend now
(instrumental)
but I hope you donÂ’t mind
that I talked to you
to open your eyes
so donÂ’t worry anymore
‘cause thatÂ’s why
thatÂ’s what friends are for
thatÂ’s why
you need a friend now
thatÂ’s why
you need a friend now
thatÂ’s why