27 Songs About Being There For Someone When They Need You

“Answer” by Sarah McLachlan

Song Year: 2003

In “Answer” on her album Afterglow, Sarah McLachlan poses her devotion as the answer to unanswered questions.

Featuring mostly just her and the piano, the song is a mellow contemplation on giving unchanging love to someone who has been an unchanging source of inspiration.

“Come Rain, or Come Shine” by Ray Charles

Song Year: 1959

Ray Charles recorded the jazz standard in 1959, employing an orchestra and backup vocalists with bass and drums for his piano and voice.

The song is a bit unusual in the category of being there for someone when they need you, because in “Come Rain or Come, Shine,” the singer is going to be there for someone who is not sure they need it yet! But when they figure it out, the singer will be there.

“I’ll be There for You” by Bon Jovi

Song Year: 1988

Hard rock crown prince Jon Bon Jovi recorded this song of devotion in 1988 about moving forward and not dwelling on the past, especially a past when he let down the person he loved.

In “I’ll be There for You,” the singer wants to be so close to the person he loves; he will be there when she breathes and the wine that gets her drunk. Now that’s commitment!

“Fix You” by Coldplay

Song Year: 2005

From their huge album X&Y, “Fix You” is about the singer’s desire to reach out and fix the person who is hurting.

Rather than a recipe for codependency, “Fix You” is an elixir to take when you are down and need something to show you that there are better things ahead.

“Don’t Worry ‘Bout a Thing” by Stevie Wonder

Song Year: 1973

This number two R&B hit has a definite latin feel that comes from a combination of Stevie Wonder being exposed to a lot of different music as a kid and a Puerto Rican woman he met in a record store once before a gig.

The song is a confidence booster to explore the world and take it by the horns. And no matter what happens, don’t worry about a thing.

“Here I Am” by Dolly Parton

Song Year: 1970

This is young, sassy Dolly Parton at her best. With a country foundation and gospel tinge from the background singers, Parton belts out a declaration of steadfast love to give and desire to receive it.

The song was written by Parton herself back in the day, and the Country Music Queen went on to re-record it with Sia for the movie Dumplin’.

“Count on Me” by Whitney Houston

Song Year: 1995

The late powerhouse vocalist Whitney Houston recorded this uplifting song about being a friend to count on with gospel singer CeCe Winans for the movie Waiting to Exhale.

It became a hit at #8 on the Billboard and won a host of awards. It continues to be a go-to song about being there for someone who needs you.

Top Songs About Being There For Someone, Final Thoughts

Music reaches out to a wide range of styles, tastes, and personalities, so what better way to say I’m there for you than through a song. It seems like every style of music has a song for the person feeling down on their luck, so no matter what you listen to, you can find a song about being there for someone that speaks to you.