English Practice

You've Got a Friend

by Carol King
Sung by Carole King, Celine Dion,
Gloria Estefan and Shania Twain

This is a beautiful song with a nice rhythm. You'll notice some words which are casual English, like lovin' instead of loving, and nothin' instead of nothing. Also, sometimes these ladies sing got to or gotta. This is common in English pop music. If you get used to these word variations, I think you will easily understand what they are singing.

Lyrics

When you’re down and troubled
And you need some lovin’ 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

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 got to do is call
And I’ll be there, yes I will,
You’ve got a friend.

If the sky above you
Should turn dark and full of clouds
And that old north wind should begin to blow
Keep your head together
And call my name out loud
Soon I’ll be knockin’ upon your door

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 gotta do is call
And I’ll be there, yes I will…

Now ain’t it good to know that you got a friend
When people can be so cold
They’ll hurt you, then desert you,
They’ll take your soul if you let them,
Oh, but don’t you let them

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
You’ve got a friend
Ain’t it good to know you’ve got a friend
Oh, you’ve got a friend
You’ve got a friend.