I'll Be There

Mariah Carey

You and I must make a pact
We must bring salvation back
Where there is love, I'll be there (I'll be there)

I'll reach out my hand to you
I'll have faith in all you do
Just call my name and I'll be there (I'll be there)

I'll be there to comfort you
Build my world of dreams around you
I'm so glad that I found you

I'll be there with a love so strong
I'll be your strength
You know I'll keep holdin' on

Let me fill your heart with joy and laughter
Togetherness, well it's all I'm after
Just call my name, and I'll be there (I'll be there)

I'll be there to protect you (yeah baby)
With an unselfish love that respects you
Just call my name, and I'll be there (I'll be there)

I'll be there to comfort you
Build my world of dreams around you
You know I'm so glad that I found you baby (so glad baby)

I'll be there with a love so strong
I'll be your strength, (Be your strength)
You know I'll keep holdin' on

If you should ever find someone new
I know she better be good to you
'Cause if she doesn't
Then I'll be there (I'll be there)

Don't you know baby, yeah I'll be there
I'll be there

Just call my name, and I'll be there
Yeah, I'll be there baby
You know I'll be there
Just call my name and I'll be there
Just look over your shoulder!
Just call my name and I'll be there


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    Aww this is a really good song. I have an idea :)

    Andrew Evenstaron October 21, 2008   Link

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