He was a friend of mine

He was a friend of mine

Every time I hear his name

Cause his friend he was a friend of mine

He died on the road

He died on the road

He never had no money

For paying his clothing

He was a friend of mine

He never done no wrong

He never done no wrong

He was just a poor boy

Long way from home

He was a friend of mine

I stole away stole away and cried

I stole away and cried

I never had no money

And I can't be satisfied

He was a friend of mine

He was a friend of mine

He was a friend of mine

When I hear his name

I just can't keep from crying

He was a friend of mine