[Chorus] I have wasted too much time Doing my own thing But right now I realize That you are my closest friend Day and every night You were right there By my side Lord I thank you For you are me closest friend You are my closest friend I used to think I could make it on my own Until that day I found myself all alone, oh yes That's when you showed me Of how much you cared, ooh Lord When there was no one there You were there for me, yeah [Chorus] Lord you loved me (Lord you loved me) In a special way (in a special way) When I pray (when I pray) Every night You proved your love For me I see You have been so grateful [Chorus] You are my closest friend You've been someone I could lean on, yeah yeah You are my closest friend Everyone that wanted To hurt me Lord You were right there by my side You are my closest friend When I needed a friend You were to let me in, oh my my You are my closest friend He's a friend Like there's no other He's closer than a brother You are my closest friend It's soothing to know That you're there by my side Whenever I call You are my closest friend