[Verse 1] You save a seat beneath the mango tree Bring half a story and a cup of tea No grand parade, no need to dress it up You show up smiling, and that is enough [Pre-Chorus] When the week gets heavy on my shoulders You make the load feel a little lighter [Chorus] Side by side, we make the day feel right Hand in hand, peace in the morning light One good word, one laugh, one open door With a friend like you, I could ask no more Side by side, let the simple joys arrive Hearts at ease, thankful to be alive [Verse 2] We trade old jokes by the corner shop Watch the little worries loosen up and drop A neighbor waves, the kettle starts to sing Small celebrations in the things we bring [Pre-Chorus] If the road gets rough and turns us round You remind me where the good ground’s found [Chorus] Side by side, we make the day feel right Hand in hand, peace in the morning light One good word, one laugh, one open door With a friend like you, I could ask no more Side by side, let the simple joys arrive Hearts at ease, thankful to be alive [Bridge] No treasure shines like kindness freely given No better map than walking true together Let every heart find room for one another And leave a little peace behind us [Chorus] Side by side, we make the day feel right Hand in hand, peace in the morning light One good word, one laugh, one open door With a friend like you, I could ask no more Side by side, let the simple joys arrive Hearts at ease, thankful to be alive [Outro] Side by side, side by side Good friends make the whole world wide
