If You Were The Friend Lyrics - Kenny Rogers

If I closed my eyes 

It didn't hurt quite so bad 

'Cause tonight I've just lost 

The best friend I've ever had 

You were a maverick running 

All away from New Orleans 

We'd tell stories 'round the campfire late at night 

When it was down to just you and me 

Good friend, why did you have to go? 

Just when I was getting to know you 

I'll sing this song to show 

You were a good friend 

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They don't make 'em quite like you 

And in my memory 

You'll always be a good, good friend to me 

You said I got a home, boy 

Haven't seen it for so long 

Said I'm going home, boy 

My work is done, I can feel it in my bones 

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Good friend, why did you have to go? 

Just when I was getting to know you 

I'll sing this song to show 

You were a good friend