He Was a Friend of Mine He was a friend of mine He was a friend of mine. Never had no money to pay his fine He was a friend of mine. He died on the road, (twice) Never had no money (to) pay for his board, He was a friend of mine. He never done no wrong, (twice) He was just a poor boy, a long way from home, He was a friend of mine. I stole away and cried, (twice) Never had no money and I can't be satisfied, He was a friend of mine. He was a friend of mine, (twice) When I hear his name You know I just can't keep from crying, He was a friend of mine. From Folksinger's Wordbook, Fred and Irwin Silber note: a rewrite of Shorty George TN apr97
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