I've known you for so long You are a friend of mine - But babe, is this all we'd ever be I've loved you ever since You are a friend of mine - but babe is this all we ever could be CHORUS You tell me things I've never known I showed you love you've never shown and then again when you cry I'm always at your side You tell me 'bout the love you've had I listen very eagerly But deep inside you'll never see This feeling of emptiness it makes me feel sad But then again I'm glad I've known you all my life You are a friend of mine - I know this is how it's gonna be I've loved you then and I love you still You're a friend of mine I know friends - are all we ever could be REPEAT CHORUS EXCEPT LAST LINE But then again, BUT then again I'm glad