Bab 17 : You've Got a Friend

YOU'VE GOT A FRIEND

“You’ve Got A Friend”

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

And soon I will be there

To brighten up even your darkest night

You just call out my name

And you know wherever I am

I’ll come running to see you again

Winter, spring, summer or fall

All you have to do is call

And I’ll be there, yeah, yeah, yeah.

You’ve got a friend

If the sky above you

Should turn dark and full of clouds

And that old north wind should begin to blow

Keep your head together

And call my name out loud yeah

Soon I’ll be knocking upon your door

You just call out my name

And you know wherever I am

I’ll come running oh yes I will

To see you again

Winter, spring, summer or fall

All you have to do is call

And I’ll be there, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Ain’t it good to know that you’ve got a friend

When people can be so cold

They’ll hurt you, and desert you

And take your soul if you let them

Oh yeah, but don’t you let them

You just call out my name

And you know wherever I am

I’ll come running to see you again

Winter, spring, summer or fall, Hey now

All you have to do is call

And I’ll be there, yes I will.

You’ve got a friend

You just call out my name

And you know wherever I am

I’ll come running to see you again (oh baby don’t you know)

Winter, spring, summer or fall, Hey now

All you have to do is call

Lord, I’ll be there yes I will.

You’ve got a friend

Oh, you’ve got a friend

Ain’t it good to know you’ve got a friend

Ain’t it good to know you’ve got a friend

You’ve got a friend.

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS

1.      what does the first verse of the song talk about? Say it in one sentece

Answere :

When you are sad, think of me and you will be happy.

2.      in your opinion what does “to brighten up even your darkest night” mean?

Answere :

To make you happy (answers may vary, but the point is this)

3.      why does the writer mention four seasons i,e winter,sprining,summer or fall in the song?

Answere :

To express that she will come anytime she is needed.

4.      What does this verse mean? Say it in one sentece

If the sky above you

Should turn dark and full of clouds

And that old north wind should begin to blow

Keep your head together

And call my name out loud, yeah

Soon I’ll be knocking upon your door

Answere :

If you begin to feel sad, just keep calm, and I will come to you soon. (answers

may vary, but the point is this)

5.      Which verse is repeated in the song? Why?

Answer :

You just call out my name

And you know wherever I am

I’ll come running to see you again

Winter, spring, summer or fall

All you have to do is call

And I’ll be there, yes I will.

This verse is repeated because it is the core meaning of the song.

6.      What is “ain’t”? can you find the synonym of ain’t?

Answer :

“ain’t” basically has negative meanings. Its synonyms are doesn’t, don’t, aren’t, or didn’t.

7.      In general, what is the song about?

Answer :

About a friend who promises to always help her friend, anytime she is needed.

8.      What is your opinion about the song?

Answer :

Answer may vary.