Featured In
Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
James Taylor
Acoustic Guitar
Danny Kortchmar
Acoustic Guitar
Joni Mitchell
Background Vocals
Leland Sklar
Bass Guitar
Russ Kunkel
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Carole King
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Richard Sanford Orshoff
Engineer
Peter Asher
Producer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
When you're down and troubled
And you need a helping hand
And nothing, whoa, nothing is going right
Close your eyes and think of me
And soon, I will be there
To brighten up even your darkest night
[Chorus]
You just call out my name
And you know wherever I am
I'll come running, oh, yeah, baby
To see you again
Winter, spring, summer, or fall
All you've got to do is call
And I'll be there, yeah, yeah, yeah
You've got a friend
[Verse 2]
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 now
Soon, I'll be knocking upon your door
[Chorus]
You just call out my name
And you know wherever I am
I'll come running, oh yes, I will
To see you again
Winter, spring, summer, or fall, yeah
All you've got to do is call
And I'll be there, yeah, yeah, yeah
[Bridge]
Hey, ain't it good to know that you've got a friend?
When people can be so cold
They'll hurt you and desert you
Well, they'll take your soul if you let them
Oh, yeah, but don't you let them
[Chorus]
You just call out my name (Call out my name)
And you know wherever I am
I'll come running to see you again
Oh, baby, don't you know 'bout
Winter, spring, summer, or fall
Hey now, all you've got to do is call
Lord, I'll be there, yes, I will
You've got a friend
[Outro]
You've got a friend, yeah
Ain't it good to know you've got a friend?
Ain't it good to know you've got a friend?
Oh, yeah, yeah, you've got a friend
Written by: Carole King