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You've Got A Friend

by James Taylor
on Greatest Hits

Lyrics

When you're down and troubled
And you need a helping hand
And nothing, nothing is going right
Close your eyes and think of me
full lyrics
When you're down and troubled
And you need a helping hand
And nothing, nothing is going right
Close your eyes and think of me
full lyrics

Features of This Track

mellow rock instrumentation
folk influences
disco influences
a subtle use of vocal harmony
demanding instrumental part writing
intricate melodic phrasing
thru composed melodic style
acoustic sonority
major key tonality
melodic songwriting
a good dose of acoustic guitar pickin'
a smooth male lead vocalist
acoustic rhythm guitars
prominent percussion
upbeat lyrics

These are just a few of the hundreds of attributes cataloged for this track by the Music Genome Project.

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Comments

What a tune.. Always remember this beautiful tune along with Carole King whose name is so synonymous with this one. Beautiful rendition by this duo. How amazing was that!!
The original JT
Nice
did he die?
Yeah, "disco influences"? ! ? ! ? That's hilarious and ridiculous.
disco influences? lol.
frhpsalditos
this song brings back the memories...G R E A T !
Everybody knows this song!-Great!
One of the best songs of All Of Times!!!!
darkaybut
❤
This was mine and my best friends song ..growing up.... don't see her these days. But I know if I needed her ... she would be here in a heart beat
I think of my love whenever I think of this song. She was my best friend. Sadly gone, but never forgotten... .
hart2012
One of the best singer/songw r i t e r s ever.... So mellow I've always loved easy listening and I'm under 37
yes
I listened to this when i was a baby, and it brings me back. Great song!
My brother is a huge James Taylor friend. I think he has great taste in this regards. One of the best songs ever!
JT's the best.
I used to have a great friend who I miss, but know it's for the greater of all good! Song will always be a comfort to what once was with no regrets...
smooth timeless
tmorneau9
how do I get rid of this song (you've got a friend)?
Perfect.
HEY RAYN I AGREE LETS AHHHHH ,TOGETHER ,GROUP MEDITATION!! ! ! NEW IDEA SOMEBODY GET GATES ON THE PHONE!
RIGHT ON ""oui33., COULDN'T HAVE SAID IT BETTER J.T. RULES
ANYTHING BY THE MAN {JAMES TAYLOR} IS A VALIUM FOR ME, RELAX, CATCH MY BREATH AND LISTEN TO IT!! REMEMBER THE COOL DUDE THAT'S IN MY HEART SOMEWHERE/H. T . F . BUT THERE !!!!!! AHMMMMMMMMMM M M M M M . J O H N TAYLOR
police5
Sounds of the 70's
Great song. One of the best and most meaningful ever.
Take a deep breath....ah h h h . Everything's gonna be alright. You've got a friend.
my friend sue is no longer with us and this song just says everything. I miss her. May you be where the sun always shines...lik e you suzie!
disco influences? really?
oui33
Forever JT's signature song!

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