Verse 1:   C Am F C      or                 D Bm G D
If you need a friend, don't look to a stranger,
You know in the end, I'll always be there.
And when you're in doubt, and when you're in danger,
Take a look all around, and I'll be there.

Chorus:  C Am F C G C         or         D Bm G D A D
I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say. (I promise)
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be. (I promise)
But if you wait around a while, I'll make you fall for me,
I promise, I promise you I will.

Verse 2:   C Am F C 
When your day is through, and so is your temper,
You know what to do, I'm gonna always be there.
Sometimes if I shout, it's not what's intended.
These words just come out, with no gripe to bear.

Chorus:  C Am F C G C 

Chorus 2:  C Am F C G C 
I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say. (I promise)
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be. (I promise)
And if I had to walk the world, that make you fall for me,
I promise you, I promise you I will.

Bridge/Interlude
Am                                                                                 F
I gotta tell ya, I need to tell ya, I gotta tell ya, I gotta tell yaaaa ...

Chorus 1 and 2