“People Let Me Tell Ya Bout My Best Friend” is a song by the American rock band Huey Lewis and the News. It was released in 1982 as the fourth single from the band’s third studio album, Sports. The song is an upbeat and jubilant ode to friendship and loyalty. It is one of the band’s most popular songs and has been covered by numerous artists, including Eric Clapton.
Overview of “People Let Me Tell Ya Bout My Best Friend”
“People Let Me Tell Ya Bout My Best Friend” is a song by the American rock band Huey Lewis and the News, released in 1982. It is an upbeat and jubilant ode to friendship and loyalty, sung from the perspective of a narrator who is extolling the virtues of his best friend. The song is driven by a driving beat and energetic guitar riffs, and features a memorable chorus that is both catchy and uplifting. The song has become a classic and has been covered by numerous artists, including Eric Clapton.
Full Lyrics of the Song
Verse 1:
People let me tell ya ’bout my best friend
He’s a warm-hearted person who’ll love me to the end
He’s always there to help me when I need a hand
He’s always there to lend a ear when I need to understand
Chorus:
He’s a one best friend that I ever had
He’s like a brother to me and that ain’t bad
He’s always there to lend a helping hand
People let me tell ya ’bout my best friend
Verse 2:
My best friend is a person who’ll always be true
He always stands up for me and sees me through
He never judges me, no matter what I do
He’s a friend I can count on to be true blue
Chorus:
He’s a one best friend that I ever had
He’s like a brother to me and that ain’t bad
He’s always there to lend a helping hand
People let me tell ya ’bout my best friend
Verse 3:
My best friend is someone who’ll never let me down
He’s always there to pick me up when I’m feeling down
He’s the shoulder I can lean on when I’m feeling low
He’s the one who’s always there to help me grow
Chorus:
He’s a one best friend that I ever had
He’s like a brother to me and that ain’t bad
He’s always there to lend a helping hand
People let me tell ya ’bout my best friend
“People Let Me Tell Ya Bout My Best Friend” is an uplifting and joyful song about the power of friendship. It is an anthem for anyone who has ever had a best friend and a reminder of the importance of loyalty and companionship. The song has become a classic and has been covered by numerous artists, including Eric Clapton.