He was a friend of mine
He was a friend of mine
Every time i think about him now
Lord i just can't keep from cryin'
'cause he was a friend of mine

He died on the road
He died on the road
He never had enough money
To pay his room or board
And he was a friend of mine

I stole away and cried
I stole away and cried
'cause i never had too much money
And i never been quite satisfied
And he was a friend of mine

He never done no wrong
He never done no wrong
A thousand miles from home
And he never harmed no one
And he was a friend of mine

He was a friend of mine
He was a friend of mine
Every time i hear his name
Lord i just can't keep from cryin'
'cause he was a friend of mine.