That's What Friends Are For

~ That’s What Friends Are For ~

And I, never thought I’d feel this way

And as far as I’m concerned

I’m glad I got the chance to say

That I do believe I love you

And if, I should ever go away

Well then close your eyes and try

To feel the way we do today

And then if you can remember

Keep smiling, keep shining

Knowing you can always count on me, for sure

That’s what friends are for

For/In good times and/in bad times

I’ll be on your side forever more

That’s what friends are for

Well you came and opened me

And now there’s so much more I see

And so by the way I thank you

And then, for the times when we’re apart

Well then close your eyes and know

These words are coming from my hearts

And then if you can remember

Keep smiling, keep shining

Knowing you can always count on me, for sure

That’s what friends are for

For/In good times and/in bad times

I’ll be on your side forever more

That’s what friends are for

By:Dionne Warwick

You’re right.. That’s What Friends Are For is one of my favourite songs, besides If We Hold On Together by Diana Ross, I Hope You Dance by Lee Ann Womack, The Power Of The Dream by Celine Dion, One Moment In Time by Whitney Houston, Hero by Mariah Carey… and the list goes on.

I have anchored such great positive emotions with That’s What Friends Are For.

Want to know a little history of That’s What Friends Are For?

Written by Carol Bayer Sager and Music by Burt Bacharach
Originally recorded by Rod Stewart in 1982
Became famous in 1985 when recorded by ensemble known as Dionne & Friends, consisting of Dionne Warwick, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, and Gladys Knight
Was recorded as a benefit for American Foundation for AIDS Research, and raised millions
Won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal, as well as Song of the Year writers Bacharach and Bayer Sager
Ranked by Billboard magazine as the most popular song of 1986