G C He was a friend of mine G C yeah, he was a friend of mine F C E7 Am He never had no money, he never was satisfied G C G C But he was a friend of mine G C He died on the road, G C he died on the road F C E7 Am He was just a poor boy, a long way from home G C G C Cause he was a friend of mine G C I stole away and cried G C I stole away and cried F C E7 Am When I think about him, I still can't keep from crying G C G C Cause he was a friend of mine Repeat 1st verse Solo Repeat 2nd verse