Friendship — If You’re Ever in a Jam

(Two Balls by Jasper Johns, born 1930, American
painter)

They're not just fair-weather friends.

FRIENDSHIP

He: If you’re ever in a jam, here I am.
She: If you ever need a pal, I’m your gal.
He: If you ever feel so happy, you land in jail,
I’m your bail.

Both: It’s friendship, friendship,
Just a perfect blendship.
When other friendships have been forgot,
Ours will be still be hot.

She: If you ever lose your way, come to May.
He: If you ever make a flop, call for Pop.
She: If you ever take a boat and get lost at sea,
Write to me.

Both: It’s friendship, friendship,
Just a perfect blendship.
When other friendships have been forgit,
Ours will still be it.

He: If you’re ever down a well, ring my bell.
She: If you ever catch on fire, send a wire.
He: If you ever lose your teeth, and you’re out to dine,
Borrow mine.

Both: It’s friendship, friendship,
Just a perfect blendship.
When other friendships have ceased to jell,
Ours will still be swell.

She: If they ever black your eyes, put me wise.
He: If they ever cook your goose, turn me loose.
She: If they ever put a bullet through your brain,
I’ll complain.

Both: It’s friendship, friendship,
Just a perfect blendship.
When other friendships go up in smoke,
Ours will still be oke.

He: If you ever lose your mind, I’ll be kind.
She: And if you ever lose your shirt, I’ll be hurt.
He: If you’re ever in a mill and get sawed in half,
I won’t laugh.

Both: It’s friendship, friendship,
Just a perfect blendship.
When other friendships have been forgate,
Ours will still be great.

~ Cole Porter (1891-1964), American composer and lyricist, from the musical Du Barry Was a Lady