Friend Lyrics - Van Zant

When I look at you these days 

I think of all we've been through 

You and I are one and the same 

And I thank God for you 

I remember the youth and the days gone by 

And it hurts me to see the age in your eyes 

Oh, I wish I could turn back the hands of time 

And do it all over again 

My friend, oh, my friend 

You were always here for me 

And I'll be there for you 

You taught me how to live my life 

You're the strength that pulls me through 

I remember the youth and the days gone by 

And it hurts me to see the age in your eyes 

Oh, I wish I could turn back the hands of time 

And do it all over again 

My friend 

So many times you were tough on me 

I just didn't understand 

Looking back, I realize that it made me a better man 

Oh, my friend 

I remember the youth and the days gone by 

And it hurts me to see the age in your eyes 

Oh, I wish I could turn back the hands of time 

And do it all over again, and do it all over again 

My friend 

Oh, you'll always be my friend 

Now I understand 

Oh, my friend 

Made me a better man 

Oh, my friend 

Oh, you'll always be my friend 

Made me a better man 

Now I understand 

You'll always be, be my friend