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Artist: Carole King
Track: You've Got a Friend

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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 have to do is call
And I'll be there
You've got a friend

If the sky above you
Grows dark and full of clouds
And that old north wind begins to blow
Keep your head together
And call my name out loud
Soon you'll hear me knockin' at your door

You just call out my name
And you know, wherever I am
I'll come runnin', runnin', yeah, yeah
To see you again
Winter, spring, summer or fall
All you have to do is call
And I'll be there, yes, I will

Now, ain't it good to know that you've got a friend
When people can be so cold?
They'll hurt you, yes, and desert you
And 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', runnin', yeah, yeah
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
Ain't it good to know, ain't it good to know
Ain't it good to know
You've got a friend
Oh, yeah, now, you've got a friend
Yeah baby, you've got a friend
Oh, yeah, you've got a friend
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Carole King – You've Got a Friend
Written in 1969 by Carole King and included in her Grammy winning and Album of the Year (1972) Tapestry. It was written for her fellow co-workers, married couple, Cynthia Weil and
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Carole King - You've Got A Friend Lyrics
Carole King "You've Got A Friend": When you're down and troubled, And you need some love and care, And nothing, nothing is going right...
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Genius Q&A
Q:When did Carole King release “You've Got a Friend”?
Carole King released “You've Got a Friend” on February 10, 1971.
Q:Who wrote “You've Got a Friend (Demo)” by Carole King?
“You've Got a Friend (Demo)” by Carole King was written by Carole King.
Q:When did Carole King release “You've Got a Friend (Demo)”?
Carole King released “You've Got a Friend (Demo)” on April 24, 2012.