ballade for a very good friend
clapton unplugged beatles
Story behind the song
"Though it almost seems like a lovesong, it has not been written for my girl-friend, but for the very best friend I've ever had." (Thomas)
Lyrics
friends
(thomas blankenstein)
another cold and cloudy day
the sun is hidin’ but i’m safe
and now i find now words to say
to tell you how i’m feeling for you
the storm is dancing through the night
the rhythm tells me it is raining
and the moon is out of sight
but there’s no need to feel alone
for you told me you’d be by my side
whenever i’m in need
oh yes you promised to catch me when i fall
and if i broke down on my own
you told me where to go
and you would be there for me
you would stay there for me
you’d wait there for me
you let me look so deep inside
i know you’d never close your door
and every song that i will write
you will have known each one before
because you read me like an open book
with every page you turn
you know you heal me with every word you say
so when i lose myself in trouble
and don’t know who i am
would you reveal me when you’re there
i won’t conceal me i swear
heal me with your care
we’re livin’ in a world
where just the strongest can succeed
but you’re the one i need
with you i can let myself be weak
birds are singing in the sky
the sun’s returning after years
my broken wings could make me cry
but as you’re drying all my tears
i make my promise not to leave you alone
the least that i could give
for all your comfort
for everything you’ve done to me
so call me up at midnight
or anytime you please
and i will be there for you
i’ll give you shelter it’s true
i’ll stay there for you
oh i will be there for you
i’ll always be there for you
i’ll wait there for you