Music Video
Music Video
Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Mariah Carey
Performer
Walter Afanasieff
Keyboards
Andrew Sherman
Keyboards
Vernon "Ice" Black
Guitar
Randy Jackson
Bass
Greg "Gigi" Gonaway
Drums
Martino Brazil
Percussion
Mike McKnight
Programming
Maryann Tatum
Background Vocals
Melanie Daniels
Background Vocals
Deborah Cooper
Background Vocals
Nicki Richards
Background Vocals
Sherry McGhee
Background Vocals
Larry Jordan
Conductor
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Mariah Carey
Composer
Walter Afanasieff
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Jack Gulick
Producer
Christine Mitsogiorgakis
Editing Engineer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
If you're lonely
And need a friend
And troubles seem like
They never end
Just remember
To keep the faith
And love will be there
To light the way, yeah
[Verse 2]
Anytime you need a friend
I will be here
You'll never be alone again
So don't you fear
Even if you're miles away
I'm by your side
So don't you ever be lonely
Love will make it alright
[Verse 3]
When the shadows are closing in
And your spirit diminishing
Just remember
You're not alone, no-no-no
And love will be there
To guide you home, oh
[Verse 4]
Anytime you need a friend
I will be here
Never be alone again (No, oh)
So don't you fear (Don't worry, don't fear)
Even if you're miles away (Yes, I'm with you)
I'm by your side (Wherever you are)
So don't you ever be lonely
Love will make it alright
[Verse 5]
If you just believe in me
I will love you endlessly, oh
Take my hand, take me into your heart
And baby, I'll be there forever, baby
I won't let go, I'll never let go
[Verse 6]
Anytime you need a friend
I will be here
Never be alone again (No, no)
So don't you fear (Don't worry, and don't ever fear, yeah)
Even if you're miles away (I'm with you)
I'm by your side (Wherever you are)
So don't you ever be lonely
It's alright, it's alright, it's alright
[Verse 7]
Ah, yeah, yeah-yeah
Would you ever be lonely, would you ever be lonely
Would you ever be lonely, lonely-lonely, lonely-lonely
Would you ever be lonely, would you ever be lonely
Would you ever be lonely, lonely-lonely, lonely-lonely
Would you ever be lonely, would you ever be lonely
Would you ever be lonely, lonely-lonely, lonely-lonely
[Verse 8]
Anytime you need a friend
I will be here
Never be alone again (You're never alone again)
So don't you fear (Don't fear)
Even if you're miles away (Oh)
I'm by your side (I'm by your side)
So don't you ever be lonely
It's alright, it's alright (Yeah)
Anytime you need me, anytime you want me
Don't ever be lonely, it's alright
Anytime you need me, anytime you want me (Anytime)
Don't ever be lonely, it's alright
Anytime you need me, anytime you want me
Don't ever be lonely, it's alright
Anytime you need me, anytime you want me
Don't ever be lonely, it's alright
[Verse 9]
Anytime you need a friend
I will be here
You'll never be alone again
So don't you fear
Even if you're miles away
I'm by your side
Don't you ever be lonely, it's alright
[Verse 10]
Anytime you need a friend
I will be here
Written by: Mariah Carey, Walter Afanasieff


