Story Behind The Song
An individual has received many years of encouragement, assistance and unconditional love from a close friend, lover or family member. He or she expresses gratitude and promises to return the love, loyalty and devotion given to him/her over the years.
Song Description
First person narrative directed to friend, lover, family member expressing appreciation of past acts of devotion and promising unlimited reciprocal loyalty and devotion.Starts out as a ballad and then switches to swing.
| Song Length |
5:17 |
Genre |
Jazz - Contemporary, Jazz - Swing |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Glad, Cheerful |
Subject |
Friendship, Encouragement |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
ALWAYS THERE
You were always there for me
No one here will disagree.
You were there to dry my tears
And to chase away my fears
Always faithfully through all the years
I could always count on you
You were there to see me through
Through the fire and through the rain
Through the joy and through the pain
Be it or loss or be it gain
Always there for me
You were ever at my side
You would journey far and wide
There was never any doubt
Like a trusty eagle scout
You were always there to bail me out
You have been my constant friend
I?ll be with you til the very end
Whatever I can do for you
I will be your loyal crew
Be there when you?re feeling blue
Always there for you
You were with me from the start
Thank you from the bottom of my heart
Oceans I would cross for you
Deserts, rivers, mountains too
No one?s ever been so true to me
I am ever here for you
I am here to see you through
I am here to dry your tears
And to chase away your fears
Till the sunshine reappears
Always here for you.
Words: Gail Marten ©2001
Music: Clem Ehoff ©2000