(Hal David/Burt Bacharach) Stand beside me all the while no matter what goes wrong Separately we're weak, together we'll be strong For true love never runs smooth, but I don't care 'Cause true love is worth all the pain, the heartaches and tears That we may share When the world outside my arms is pulling us apart, Press your lips to mine and hold me with your heart For true love never runs smooth, that's what they say But true love is worth all the pain, the heartaches and tears We have to face INSTRUMENTAL BRIDGE For true love never runs smooth, that's what they say But true love is worth all the pain, the heartaches and tears We have to face La la la la la la la la la la la la la La la la la la la la la la la la la la (fade out)