He sang his songs
on the streets for years,
for nickels and for dimes.
He preached the words of Jesus,
drank a little wine,
traveled around the country,
sang a song for you and me.
He was a friend of mine
Now he never wanted nothing
While he served his time
He taught us all to see the light
Although that he was blind
Need someone to listen
He always had the time
He was a friend of mine
The Death don't have no mercy,
took that friend of mine
Sometimes I don't know
where I'm going,
feel like I am blind
Put your faith in Jesus,
the world could be so fine
He was a friend of mine
He belonged to the band,
sang his last song somewhere
Said let us get together children,
right down here
He was a light in this world,
he was a voice we all could hear
He was a friend of mine
Yes, he sang his songs on
the streets for years,
for nickels and for dimes,
preached the words of Jesus,
drank a little wine,
traveled round the country,
sang a song for you and a song for me.
He was a friend, he was a friend,
he was a friend of mine.