(H. Smith/W. Gay) When your friends desert you, I'll stand beside you all the way You came at my heart Whenever you need me, I'll be there You can always count on me 'Cause I'm beside you You can always count on me 'Cause I'm beside you When your hope is fading I'll be your lighthouse in the storm I'll stand by your side And show you the way to smile again You can always count on me 'Cause I'm beside you You can always count on me I'm beside you (Guitar solo) (Saxophone solo) You can always count on me 'Cause I'm beside you You can always count on me I'm beside you If it takes forever, I'll find a way to keep you near Just to be your friend Whenever you need me, I'll be there You can always count on me 'Cause I'm beside you You can always count on me Oh, I'm beside you You can always count on me I'm... beside you You can always count on me