You were there every time, every time that I needed a shoulder And you kept me warm when my world grew darker and colder You gave your strength when mine had gone and I could not go on Where were you when I hurt the most? Where were you when I needed hope and needed you close? You were by my side, where were you? Where were you? You were by my side, where were you? Where were you? You were by my side, you'd pick me up any time that I'd start sinking low And I'd think to myself, what would life be if I didn't know you? You were the spark that lit the path to carry on Where were you when I hurt the most? Where were you when I needed hope and needed you close? You were by my side, where were you? Where were you? You were by my side, where were you? Where were you? You were by my side, you were by my side So sweet, sweet is the love you gave to me And I swear, I swear, that I will love you till the end You were by my side, you were by my side By my side, you were by my side You were by my side, you were by my side