That’s What Friends Are For Lyrics

Lyrics for “That’s What Friends Are For” have touched many hearts over the years. Learn lyrics to this timeless classic!

That’s What Friends Are For: Lyrics
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 good times and 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 heart
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
In good times and bad times
I'll be on your side forever more
That's what friends are for

Keep smiling, keep shining
Knowing you can always count on me, for sure
That's what friends are for
For good times and bad times
I'll be on your side forever more
That's what friends are for

Keep smiling, keep shining
Knowing you can always count on me, for sure
That's what friends are for
For good times and bad times
I'll be on your side forever more
That's what friends are for
(That’s what friends are for)

That’s What Friends Are For: Info
Legendary songwriter Burt Bacharach and Carole Bayer Sager penned the timeless lyrics of “That’s What Friends Are For” in 1982. Rod Stewart provided his raspy vocals on the track, which was featured in the 1982 film Night Shift. However, the song would be made popular by Dionne Warwick, Gladys Knight, Stevie Wonder, and Elton John. In 1985, Dionne Warwick and Friends performed and recorded the song as a charity single, helping to raise over $3 million for the American Foundation for AIDS Research.

That’s What Friends Are For: A Hit
Vocals by Gladys Knight, Dionne Warwick, Elton John, and Stevie Wonder would help the single soar to the top of the U.S. charts, maintaining the No. 1 spot for 4 weeks. The Dionne and Friends version garnered a Grammy Award for “Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal,” while Burt Bacharach and Carol Bayer Sager snagged the Grammy for “Song of the Year.” To date, “That’s What Friends Are For” is one of the most popular, well-known songs of all time.

That’s What Friends Are For: Gladys
Since Gladys Knight sang “That’s What Friends Are For” as a one-off performance with Dionne Warwick and company, it is rare that fans with Gladys Knight tickets will hear the song performed live in concert. However, ticketholders may hear Gladys & The Pips classics such as “Midnight Train to Georgia,” “The Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me,” and “Neither One of Us (Wants to Be the First to Say Goodbye.” As Gladys Knight hits the road, even headlining the 2009 Houston Rodeo ticket, be sure to order your premium Gladys Knight tickets securely from OnlineTickets.com today!