Song

You've Got a Friend

by James Taylor

You've Got a Friend is a 1971 song by James Taylor, 4:28 long, which peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. A karaoke version is available on KaraFun. It fits the Thanksgiving song themes.

#1 hit Karaoke favorite

Released 1971 Hot 100 peak #1 · 14 weeks Length 4:28 Soft Rock, Folk, Singer-Songwriter

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Performance tips

• Deliver the opening lines with a warm, conversational tone
• Pay close attention to the soft vocal runs on the word "friend"
• Keep the performance earnest and comforting throughout

In these themes

• 🦃Thanksgiving

Karaoke versions

There's a karaoke version of this song. Most karaoke services carry it; KaraFun lists it among its most-sung songs.

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