Youve Got a Friend was written by Carole King and it is part of her album Tapestry, released in 1971. James Taylor also recorded a version of the song in the same year, which became a huge hit. The song talks about the unwavering friendship and support that true friends provide each other, especially through hard times.
Key: G
Introduction:
G
C
D
G4
G
F#m
B7
Em
B7
Em
B7
Em
When you're down and troubled and you need a helping hand,
Am
D7
G
G4
G
and nothing, oh, nothing is going right,
F#m
B7
Em
B7
Em
Em
close your eyes and think of me and soon I will be there
Am
Bm
D7
D7
D2
D7
to brighten up even your darkest night.
G
G
C
Am
You just call out my name, and you know wherever I am,
G
G
D7
D7
D2
D7
I'll come running to see you again.
G
G
C
Em
Winter, spring, summer, or fall, all you got to do is call
C
Bm
Am
D7
and I'll be there, yeah, yeah, yeah.
D7
G
C
G4
G
F#m
B7
You've got a friend.
B7
Em
B7
Em
B7
Em
If the sky above you should turn dark and full of clouds,
Am
D7
G
G4
G
and that old north wind should begin to blow,
F#m
B7
Em
B7
Em
keep your head together and call my name out loud.
Am
Bm
D7
D7
D2
D7
Soon I'll be knocking upon your door.
G
G
C
Am
You just call out my name, and you know wherever I am,
G
G
D7
D7
D2
D7
I'll come running to see you again.
G
G
C
Em
Winter, spring, summer, or fall, all you got to do is call
C
Bm
Am
D7
and I'll be there, yeah, yeah, yeah.
F
C
Hey ain't it good to know that you've got a friend when
G
G
C
F
people can be so cold. They'll hurt you and desert you.
Em
A7
they'll take your soul if you let them.
D7
D7
Oh yeah, but don't you let them.
G
G
C
Am
You just call out my name, and you know wherever I am,
G
G
D7
D7
D2
D7
I'll come running to see you again.
G
G
C
Em
Winter, spring, summer, or fall, all you got to do is call