Reaching out don't know what you'll find Always reaching out hoping you'll find 'Cos when it comes you'll hold it tight but wonder will it ever survive How long will it take for love to stand by you 'Cos everybody needs someone to love And everybody needs someone they can trust and know 'Cos people may come and people may go away They can cause you disappointment and pain They come as your friend though some in the end They can leave you disappointed you're in doubt You've been down that road Met many people who have left you cold They pretend they're on your side but soon draw their knives Gotta learn to figure out just who's right and wrong for you 'Cos everybody needs someone to love And everybody needs someone they can trust and know 'Cos people may come and people will go away They can cause you disappointment and pain They come as your friend though some in the end They can leave you disappointed you're in doubt Gotta learn to read the signs, gotta know who's wrong from right Gotta know who's your friend and will be there to the end for you Gotta learn to live your life, gotta learn to walk with pride Gotta keep that in your mind, gotta know deep down inside who's true 'Cos everybody needs someone to love And everybody needs someone they can trust and know 'Cos people may come and people may go away They can cause you disappointment and pain They come as your friend though some in the end They can leave you disappointed you're in doubt Gotta learn who's your friend and will be there till the end for you Gotta to know your life and gotta know deep inside who's true Gotta learn who's your friend and will be there till the end for you Gotta to know your life and gotta know deep down who's true 'Cos people may come and people will go away They can cause you disappointment and pain They come as your friend though some in the end They can leave you disappointed you're in doubt 'Cos people may come and people will go away