Once upon a time not so long ago
I was a princess in a strange land, hard to believe I know
But all alone I could be if you hadn’t cared for me
Your love and kindness is so plain to see

‘Cos I needed a friend, I needed a friend
Thrown out of my home, my life at an end
Just when I thought the angels they’d send
You came along when I......needed a friend.

Once upon a time, in a world so cold
I lived in houses of marble, with curtains made of gold
But now I have the flowers, animals and all the trees
Your kind smile stopped me falling to my knees.

‘Cos I needed a friend I needed a friend
My broken heart I needed to mend
When I didn’t know what was ‘round the next bend
You came along when I.....needed a friend.

And now I’m so happy, content with my lot
Anyone would be happy with all the friends I've got
So I’ll live here forever, away from the evil I see
My fragile heart, by you, has been set free.

‘Cos I needed a friend, I needed a friend,
Here’s some advice to you I will lend
When I needed kindness your love did you send
You came along when I.......needed a friend.