You've Got A Friend

The following song written by Carole King I remembered became a theme song of my high school senior class back in 1981.  In this world of darkness which some people call the post-Christian era, the song offers a very positive thing.  There is always a friend out there willing to help you in all your worries.  In fact, God is there even if all our other friends fail us.  So here goes...

 

 

When you're down and troubled

And you need some love and care

And nothin',

Nothin' is goin' right,

 

Close your eyes and think of me

And soon I will be there,

To brighten up

Even your darkest night.

 

Refrain:

You just call out my name

And you know wherever I am

I'll come runnin' to see you again.

Winter, spring, summer or fall

All you have to do is call

And I'll be there.

(Yes I will)

You've got a friend.

 

If the sky above you

Should grow dark and full of clouds

And that ol' north wind

Should begin to blow,

Keep your head together

And call my name out loud;

Soon you'll hear me knockin'

At your door.  (Ref.)

 

Now ain't it good to know

That you've got a friend

When people can be so cold?

They'll hurt you,

Yes, and desert you

And take your soul

If you let them.

Oh, but don't you let them.  (Ref.)

 

 

Yes, we are in a lot of darkness; but I really believe what the late John Paul II said that we are in the springtime of faith, a hope that should not die in time's passing.  All men and women of good will should stand their ground, and not allow ourselves to be tossed around by the waves and lose our direction.  Sooner or later, lines will be drawn; we'll choose the right path.