He was a friend of mine
He was a friend of mine.
Every time I think about him now
I just can't keep from cryin'
'Cause he was a friend of mine

He was a friend of mine
He was a friend of mine.
Never had no money to pay for his fines
He was a friend of mine.

He never done no wrong.
He, he never done no wrong.
He was just a poor boy, a long way from home,
He was a friend of mine.

He died on the road
He died on the road.
Never had no money for soficial clothes.
He died on the road.

I stole away and cried
I, I stole away and cried
Never had too much money
Never was quite satisfied
But he was a friend of mine.

He was a friend of mine
He, he was a friend of mine.
Every time I think about him now
I just can't keep from cryin'
'Cause he was a friend of mine