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Friend of mine,
I can't undo the wrong.
I could have given so much more
than just these crazy songs.
I walked down by the river and I thought of you today.
You always seemed to understand
the words I couldn't say.
But when we'd sing together
those country harmonies,
Friend
of mine,
at times you were so wise.
With the sweet ways of a playful child and sorrow in your eyes.
And you
came riding through but your heart made you stay.
I could use some of your honesty now that you've gone away.
But I can feel your footsteps
walking here with me.
I never heard a sweeter voice
come so easy and so free.
♪ Friend of mine,
sing into me now.
I wanted to say I cared.
I didn't quite know how.
Driving on these dusty roads where we've spent so many days.
Your songs wrap close around me
like the heavy summer haze.
The coast of California holds me like your melodies.
I never heard a sweeter voice
come so easy and so free.
Thank you.
Good night, have a safe trip home.
Bye-bye.