I’ll Be There for You

Lyrics

[Verse 1: Nickolas Ashford, Valerie Simpson, Ashford & Simpson] I know you're scared 'Cause I don't have the image of a hero But no matter what comes our way or what we go through I'll be there for you, oh, mmm And I can't say That I can satisfy your every needs, oh But you must know this, through your tears and fears I care and there ain't nothin' we can't share [Chorus: Ashford & Simpson, Nickolas Ashford, Valerie Simpson] I'll be there for you (All you do is call) I'll be there for you (I'll be there, be there when you fall) When the world is closing in and there's no one you can turn to I'll be there for you (Oh) [Verse 2: Nickolas Ashford, Valerie Simpson, Ashford & Simpson] You're gonna need Somebody you can lean on and be sure of Though seasons may change, my love remains new And I'll be there for you (Ooh, hoo, hoo, hoo) I know it's hard To talk about emotions locked inside Ah, but you've got to be free enough with me to share And in the time of need I swear [Chorus: Ashford & Simpson, Nickolas Ashford, Valerie Simpson] I'll be there for you (Ooh) (Reach out and grab my hand, girl) I'll be there for you (Baby, baby, baby, I understand) (Ooh) When the world is closing in and there's no one you can turn to I'll be there [Bridge: Nickolas Ashford, Valerie Simpson, Ashford & Simpson] I know you have a sense of who you are That I admire Yeah, and even the strong and the brave You can get tired (Baby, baby) But when everything goes wrong And the night is cold, hold on Don't need no luck, ifs, ands or buts Anytime, anyplace, anywhere (Yeah) (Yeah) [Outro: Ashford & Simpson, Nickolas Ashford, Valerie Simpson] I'll be there for you (Reach out and grab my hand, girl) (Ooh) I'll be there for you (Baby, baby, baby, I understand) (Ooh) When the world is closing in and there's no one you can turn to I'll be there I'll be there for you (Baby, you know it) I'll be there for you (I love you still, I love you still) (Ooh) I'll be there for you ('Cause my love is guaranteed) I'll be there for you (Oh, lean on me, lean on me) I'll be there for you (I'll climb any mountain) I'll be there for you (Baby) (I'll be there in a hurry) (Yeah) (Woo) When the world is closing in and there's no one you can turn to I'll be there for you