[Verse 1]
Celebrating the passing of days months and years
Generating new memories of lasting friendly cheers
Speculating adventures conquering new fears
Looking out for dangers pitfalls even tears
Negotiating challenges speeding through the universe
Stars and moons and galaxies all space we will transverse
Life is for living not to be rehearsed
Taking full advantage opportunities fully immersed
Exhilarating, invigorating, perplexing, and stimulating
Never suffocating or humiliating only carbon dating
[Chorus]
Friends are the nourishment the sustenance of life
Friends are the foundation the cornerstone to build
Friends are the encouragement to conquer tough times
Friends are essential each day each month each year
[Verse 2]
Treasure times of yesterday today and tomorrow
Comforting hues of warmth red and gold and indigo
Caring for others in times of pain and sorrow
Builds character and compassion for the world to know
Taking moments helping others stop to say hello
Can be the difference in the day of someone feeling low
Helping make the day be brighter a smile to all below
You've earned your place in history by doing all you owe
Be proud of all accomplished, how much you did grow
By helping those around, gratitude the world shows
[Chorus]
Friends are the nourishment the sustenance of life
Friends are the foundation the cornerstone to build
Friends are the encouragement to conquer tough times
Friends are essential each day each month each year
[Chorus]
Friends are the nourishment the sustenance of life
Friends are the foundation the cornerstone to build
Friends are the encouragement to conquer tough times
Friends are essential each day each month each year