About The Song

“I’ll Be There” is a song by the American soul group the Jackson 5. It was released as the first single from their third studio album on August 28, 1970 by Motown Records. The song was a success and became the Jackson 5’s fourth number-one hit in a row.

In the song, a man expresses his undying love and reassurance to his lover that he will always be there for her, no matter what. The lyrics also hint at the idea that even if she finds someone new, she can always come back to him.

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Lyrics

You and I must make a pact, we must bring salvation back
Where there is love, 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

And oh – 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 that’s strong
I’ll be your strength, I’ll keep holding on – yes I will, yes I will

Let me fill your heart with joy and laughter
Togetherness, well that’s all I’m after
Whenever you need me, I’ll be there
I’ll be there to protect you, with an unselfish love I respect you
Just call my name and I’ll be there

And oh – 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 that’s strong
I’ll be your strength, I’ll keep holding on – yes I will, yes I will

If you should ever find someone new, I know he’d better be good to you
‘Cos if he doesn’t, I’ll be there

Don ‘t you know, baby, yeah yeah
I’ll be there, I’ll be there, just call my name, I’ll be there

(Just look over your shoulders, honey – ooh)

I’ll be there, I’ll be there, whenever you need me, I’ll be there

Don’t you know, baby, yeah yeah

I’ll be there, I’ll be there, just call my name, I’ll be there