I know that he hurt you

I know that he broke your heart in two

For while you were loving him

He was mistreating you like a fool

I can't believe he's made you cry

I can't believe he's let you down once more

But honey, you can count on me

Because that's what friends are for, yeah

And I'll be there when the rain starts to fall

Yes, I'll be there to comfort you through it all

And I'll be there

'Cos that's what friends are for

I'll take the stars out of the sky for you

Because that's what friends are for

I'll file my life if you ask me to

Because that's what friends are for

You know anything you need, I'll get for you

Because that's what friends are for

All that we've been through

You can count on me to stand by you

I know what you're thinking

But you mustn't let him back again

You got to find another love

A love that wouldn't treat you that way

One day you'll get over him

One day all the pain and the hurting will stop, stop

But until then my friend

You can cry till the last tear drop

And I'll be there to wipe away your tears

Yes, I'll be there, collect your shattered dreams

And I'll be there

I know what friendship means

I'll take the stars out of the sky for you

Because that's what friends are for

I'll file my life if you ask me to

Because that's what friends are for

You know anything you need, I'll get for you

Because that's what friends are for

All that we've been through

You can count on me to stand by you

And when I think about all the bad stuff

That he put you through

Why didn't you tell me

That he was lying and cheating on you?

Just promise me this time

That you won't back down, never come around

Don't wanna see you hurt no more

'Cos that's what friends are for

Because that's what friends are for

I don't deny, don't deny it

Because that's what friends are for

'Cos that's what friends are

Oh yeah

I'll take the stars out of the sky for you

Because that's what friends are for

I'll file my life if you ask me to

Because that's what friends are for

You know anything you need, I'll get for you

Because that's what friends are for

All that we've been through

You can count on me to stand by you

Oh yeah, oh yeah

Oh yeah, oh yeah