[verse 1]
On a day with bright eyes dimming,
You may want a loyal friend.
You may find a friendship growing,
A listening soul, a happy blend.

[verse 2]
Can it be as near as touching
Lives a mate who knows your fear?
Can it be that you are brushing
By a friend who stands so near?

[Chorus]
Tightly hold to such a treasure.
Catch this friend with ropes of steel.
Nourish bonds with golden pleasure.
Bind with joy. Hold firm with zeal.

[Instrumental solo]

[verse 3]
Oh, this friend can hear you babble.
Wants to share your gentle purr.
As you skip or walk or dawdle,
You listening friend is all a-stir.

[verse 4]
If you sink in lonely silence,
Find the comfort of a friend.
Holding hands to show affection,
Evermore, your fingers blend.

[Chorus]
Tightly hold to such a treasure.
Catch this friend with ropes of steel.
Nourish bonds with golden pleasure.
Bind with joy. Hold firm with zeal.

[bridge]
To help our light retain its glow.
To help our light retain its glow.

[verse 5]
Love with daily kindness.
Lifting friends will help lift you.
Practice care and practice sharing.
Loyal friends, they are so few.

[Chorus]
Tightly hold to such a treasure.
Catch this friend with ropes of steel.
Nourish bonds with golden pleasure.
Bind with joy. Hold firm with zeal.
Loyal friends, they are so few.

[instrumental solo]