If I closed my eyes it didn't hurt quite so bad

'cos 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

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.

Good friend, why did you ......