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Artist: James Taylor
Track: You've Got A Friend

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When you're down and troubled
And you need a helping hand
And nothing, nothing is going 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 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, ye, ye, ye
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 you head together
And call my name out loud now
Soon you'll hear me knocking at you door

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, ye
All you have to do is call
And I'll be there, ye, ye, yeah

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
And take your soul if you let them, oh yeah, don't you let 'em now

You just call out my name
And you know wherever I am
I'll come running to see you again, oh baby, don't you know
Winter, spring, summer or fall
Hey now, 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, yeah

Ain't it good to know you've got a friend
Ain't it good to know you've got a friend

Oh, ye yeah, you've got a friend
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James Taylor – You've Got a Friend
“You’ve Got a Friend” was originally written by Carole King and featured on her album Tapestry. Both Carole and James' versions of the song were recorded in 1971. At the time
Carole King – You've Got a Friend
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James Taylor - You've Got A Friend Lyrics
James Taylor "You've Got A Friend": When you're down and troubled and you need a helping hand And nothing, whoa, nothing is going right...
James Taylor - You've Got A Friend Lyrics
you've got a friend. ... and that old north wind should begin to blow, keep your head together and call my name out loud. Soon I will be knocking upon your door.
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"You've Got A Friend" (originally by James Taylor). You've got a friend. You've got a friend. You've got a friend. You've got a friend. When you're down and ...
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"You've Got A Friend" lyrics. Billy Crawford Lyrics. "You've Got A Friend" (feat. Nikki Gil) (originally popularized by James Taylor). [Billy Crawford:] When ...
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Genius Q&A
Q:When did James Taylor release “You've Got a Friend”?
James Taylor released “You've Got a Friend” in April 1971.
Q:Who produced “You've Got a Friend” by James Taylor?
“You've Got a Friend” by James Taylor was produced by Peter Asher.
Q:When did James Taylor release “You've Got a Friend (Live)”?
James Taylor released “You've Got a Friend (Live)” on August 10, 1993.
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James Taylor - You've Got A Friend translation in Italian
Italian translation of lyrics for You've Got A Friend by James Taylor. When you′re down and troubled And you need a helping hand And nothing, oh, nothing is goin...
James Taylor - You've Got A Friend translation in Spanish
Spanish translation of lyrics for You've Got A Friend by James Taylor. When you′re down and troubled And you need a helping hand And nothing, oh, nothing is goin...
James Taylor - You've Got A Friend translation in Portuguese
Portuguese translation of lyrics for You've Got A Friend by James Taylor. When you′re down and troubled And you need a helping hand And nothing, oh, nothing is goin...
James Taylor - You've Got A Friend translation in German
German translation of lyrics for You've Got A Friend by James Taylor. When you′re down and troubled And you need a helping hand And nothing, oh, nothing is goin...
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