Everybody needs a true true friend To help them through the day Everybody needs a true true friend To help them through the day If you need me I'll be there If you need me You'll know where Everybody needs a seed of sun Even if it takes the whole night long Everybody needs a seed of sun Even if it takes the whole night long If you need me I'll be there If you need me I'll be there Well I'll be there To help you along If they lay me down tonight I tried to lead a gracious life If they lay me down tonight Don't you know I tried to live alright If you need me Then I'll be there If you need me You'l know where I'll be there baby You're my friend I'll be there Oh but I love you Oh my friend Oh my friend