If you will open your heart to a friend who is in need Reach out your hand with a smile you'll be playing the part Of a true friend indeed you'll be remembered With love all the while. (With love all the while) A trouble shared can often be a trouble set apart A helping hand can mean so much to a heaven laden heart If you will open your heart to a friend who is in need You'll be remembered as a dear friend indeed. (A dear friend indeed) A trouble shared can often be a trouble set aside A helping hand can mean so much when you're on the downward ride If you will open your heart to a friend who is in need You'll be remembered as a dear friend indeed. (A friend indeed)