Anytime You Need a Friend – English Lyrics

• By: Mariah Carey

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the heartfelt ballad "Anytime You Need a Friend" by Mariah Carey. This song is a masterclass in conveying deep emotion through powerful vocals and gospel influences, making it an excellent choice for English language learners. You can explore rich vocabulary related to support, comfort, and enduring relationships, and appreciate how Mariah Carey uses her expansive vocal range to amplify the song's universal message of unwavering companionship. The lyrics offer clear, emotionally resonant phrases that are easy to follow, making it a rewarding experience for those looking to understand English expressions of empathy and devotion.

[English]

("Anytime You Need a Friend" by Mariah Carey)

♪ Mm ♪

♪ Mm ♪

♪ If you're lonely ♪

♪ And need a friend ♪

♪ And troubles seem like ♪

♪ They never end ♪

♪ Just remember ♪

♪ To keep the faith ♪

♪ And love will be there ♪

♪ To light the way ♪

♪ Anytime you need a friend ♪

♪ I will be here ♪

♪ You'll never be alone again ♪

♪ So don't you fear ♪

♪ Even if you're miles away ♪

♪ I'm by your side ♪

♪ So don't you ever be lonely ♪

♪ Love will make it all right ♪

♪ When the shadows ♪

♪ Are closing in ♪

♪ And your spirit ♪

♪ Diminishing ♪

♪ Just remember ♪

♪ You're not alone ♪

♪ And love will be there ♪

♪ To guide you home ♪

♪ Anytime you need a friend ♪

♪ I will be here ♪

♪ You'll never be alone again, never ♪

♪ So don't you fear, no, no, no ♪

♪ Even if you're miles away, even if you're ♪

♪ Miles away, I'm by your side ♪

♪ So don't you ever be lonely ♪

♪ Love will make it all right ♪

♪ If you just believe in me ♪

♪ I will love you endlessly, oh ♪

♪ Take my hand ♪

♪ Take me into your heart ♪

♪ I'll be there forever baby ♪

♪ I won't let go ♪

♪ I'll never let go ♪

♪ Anytime you need a friend ♪

♪ I will be here ♪

♪ You'll never be alone again ♪

♪ So don't you fear, don't worry ♪

♪ Don't fear ♪

♪ Even if you're miles away ♪

♪ Yes, I'm with you ♪

♪ Wherever you are ♪

♪ So don't you ever be lonely ♪

♪ It's all right, it's all right ♪

♪ It's all right, anytime you need a friend ♪

♪ I will, yes ♪

♪ Be here, you know it's all right ♪

♪ Never be alone again, oh ♪

♪ So don't, don't you ever fear ♪

♪ Even if you're miles away, oh ♪

♪ I'm by your side ♪

♪ Don't you ever be lonely ♪

♪ It's all right ♪

♪ Yeah ♪

♪ Anytime you need a friend ♪

♪ Anytime, I will be here ♪

♪ Never be alone again ♪

♪ You'll never be alone ♪

♪ Don't you fear, don't ever worry ♪

♪ Even if I'm miles away ♪

♪ I'm by your side ♪

♪ Don't ever be lonely, it's all right ♪

♪ Anytime you need a friend ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
lonely /ˈloʊn.li/ A2	adjective - sad because one has no friends or company
friend /frend/ A1	noun - a person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection
troubles /ˈtrʌb.əlz/ B1	noun - difficulties or problems
seem /siːm/ A2	verb - to give the impression of being or doing something
end /end/ A1	noun - the final part of something verb - to come to or bring to a final point
remember /rɪˈmem.bər/ A2	verb - to be able to bring back into your mind an idea, feeling, image, etc. from the past
faith /feɪθ/ B2	noun - strong belief in God or in a particular religion
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - a strong feeling of affection verb - to have a strong feeling of affection for (someone)
light /laɪt/ A1	noun - the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible verb - to provide with light; illuminate
fear /fɪər/ B1	noun - an unpleasant emotion caused by the perception of danger, pain, or threat verb - be afraid of (someone or something)
miles /maɪlz/ A1	noun - plural of mile (a unit of length)
side /saɪd/ A1	noun - a position to the left or right of an object, place, or central point
shadows /ˈʃæd.oʊz/ B1	noun - dark areas or shapes produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface
closing /ˈkloʊ.zɪŋ/ A2	verb - verb of close; to move so as to cover an opening; to bring together
spirit /ˈspɪr.ɪt/ B2	noun - the nonphysical part of a person, the soul
guide /ɡaɪd/ B1	verb - show or direct (someone) how to get somewhere or how to do something
home /hoʊm/ A1	noun - the place where one lives permanently
hand /hænd/ A1	noun - the end part of a person's arm beyond the wrist, including the fingers and thumb
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - the organ that pumps blood through the body

Key Grammar Structures

• Anytime you need a friend, I will be here

  ➔ Conditional Sentences (Type 1)

  ➔ This line uses a Type 1 conditional sentence: "If" + present simple (you need), "will" + infinitive (I will be). It expresses a real possibility in the present or future. "Anytime" functions similarly to "if" here, indicating a condition.

• Troubles seem like they never end

  ➔ Simile; "seem like" + clause

  ➔ The phrase "seem like" is used to make a comparison, indicating that the troubles *appear* to be endless. The "like" functions as a conjunction introducing the clause "they never end". It's a milder way of expressing something is endless, creating a feeling of overwhelming but not necessarily factual reality.

• You'll never be alone again

  ➔ Future Simple Passive (with "be alone") + Adverb of time

  ➔ "You'll never be alone again" uses the future simple with "will be" to promise a future state. "Alone" is an adjective describing the subject, and "again" is an adverb of time, specifying that the state of not being alone will continue in the future.

• Even if you're miles away, I'm by your side

  ➔ Adverbial Clause of Condition (with "even if"); Prepositional Phrase

  ➔ "Even if you're miles away" is an adverbial clause of condition, emphasizing that *despite* the distance, the main clause still holds true. "I'm by your side" uses the preposition "by" to indicate proximity or support.

• Love will make it all right

  ➔ Future Simple (with "will"); Object Complement

  ➔ "Love will make it all right" uses the future simple tense to express a belief or prediction about the future. "All right" functions as an object complement, describing the state of "it" after love's action.

• If you just believe in me, I will love you endlessly

  ➔ Conditional Sentence (Type 1); Adverb of Manner

  ➔ This is another Type 1 conditional sentence. "Endlessly" is an adverb of manner, describing how the loving will be done – without end.

• Take me into your heart

  ➔ Imperative Sentence; Prepositional Phrase

  ➔ This is an imperative sentence, giving a direct command. "Into your heart" is a prepositional phrase, indicating the destination of the action.