“You’re My Best Friend” was written by the band’s bass player, John Deacon, who has also written their mega-hit “Another One Bites the Dust”. Deacon composed this love song for his new wife, Veronica Tetzlaff, whom he married in January, 1975, shortly before the album was recorded.
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[Intro]
[Chorus]
Ooh, you make me live
Whatever this world can give to me
It's you, you're all I see
Ooh, you make me live now, honey
Ooh, you make me live
[Verse 1]
Oh, you're the best friend that I ever had
Been with you such a long time
You're my sunshine
And I want you to know
That my feelings are true
I really love you
[Refrain]
(Ooh) Oh, you're my best friend
[Chorus]
Ooh, you make me live
[Verse 2]
Ooh, I've been wandering round (Round)
But still come back to you
(Ooh, still come back to you)
In rain or shine, you've stood by me girl (Girl)
I'm happy at home
(I'm happy, happy at home)
[Refrain]
You're my best friend
[Chorus]
Ooh, you make me live
Whenever this world is cruel to me
I got you to help me forgive
Ooh, you make me live now, honey
Ooh, you make me live
[Verse 3]
Oh, you're the first one
When things turn out bad
You know I'll never be lonely
You're my only one
And I love the things
I really love the things that you do
[Refrain]
Oh, you're my best friend (Oh)
[Guitar Solo]
[Chorus]
Ooh, you make me live
(Live, live, live)
I'm happy at home
[Refrain]
You're my best friend
Oh, you're my best friend
[Outro]
Ooh, you make me live, ooh
Ooh, you're my best friend
You’re My Best Friend was written by John Deacon.
You’re My Best Friend was produced by Roy Thomas Baker.
Queen released You’re My Best Friend on Fri Nov 21 1975.
“You’re My Best Friend” was certified platinum by the RIAA on September 23, 2016.